Sans Superellipse Piliv 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Poster Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Helvegen' by Ironbird Creative, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH, and 'Quarca' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, assertive, technical, space-saving, high impact, signage clarity, geometric branding, utilitarian display, square-rounded, blocky, compact, sturdy, high-impact.
A compact, square-shouldered sans with rounded-rectangle construction and a distinctly condensed footprint. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to finish with softened corners rather than sharp cuts. Counters are tight and geometric, producing a dense color in text. The lowercase shows simple, functional forms with a double-storey “a” and single-storey “g,” while figures are similarly compact and block-like, maintaining the same rounded-corner geometry.
Best suited to short-form display use where space is limited and impact is needed—headlines, posters, labels, packaging, and wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for UI titles or dashboard headings where a condensed, robust voice helps prioritize information.
The overall tone is industrial and workmanlike, with a no-nonsense presence that feels technical and signage-oriented. Its tight proportions and dense weight lend an authoritative, attention-grabbing voice suited to utilitarian messaging rather than delicate or expressive settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, high-impact sans built from rounded-rectangle forms, balancing an engineered geometry with softened corners for clarity and approachability at display sizes.
The rhythm is strongly vertical, with straight-sided stems and squared curves that read as engineered and modular. Rounded corners prevent the texture from feeling harsh, but the narrow set and tight apertures keep it feeling compact and forceful.