Sans Superellipse Peruv 13 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, reverse italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ekaliptus' by Yinon Ezra (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, signage, playful, retro, friendly, bouncy, cheerful, display impact, playful tone, retro feel, bold branding, rounded, compact, soft corners, tilted, cartoonish.
A heavy, compact sans with softly squared, superelliptical curves and broad interior counters. The letterforms lean backward, creating a constant leftward slant that gives the rhythm a springy, off-balance feel. Strokes are thick and largely even, with rounded terminals and subtly squashed bowls; joins stay simple and sturdy, prioritizing bold silhouette over fine detail. Proportions are tight and condensed, with short ascenders/descenders and a generally chunky, poster-like texture across words.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, and branding where a playful, attention-grabbing voice is desired. It can work well on packaging, signage, and title treatments, particularly at medium-to-large sizes where the rounded forms and backward slant read as intentional character.
The overall tone is upbeat and informal, with a slightly quirky, retro sensibility. Its backward lean and rounded-rectangle construction suggest hand-cut signage or playful display lettering rather than neutral UI type, conveying friendliness and a bit of mischief.
This design appears intended as a characterful display sans that combines stout, rounded-rectangle geometry with a distinctive backward slant to create immediate personality. The emphasis is on strong silhouettes and friendly curves for high-impact, upbeat typography.
In text, the strong slant produces lively word shapes and noticeable movement across a line, especially at larger sizes. The dense weight and compact spacing favor short bursts of copy, while punctuation and numerals match the same stout, rounded construction for a consistent display voice.