Sans Superellipse Piliv 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Buyan' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, condensed, authoritative, utilitarian, poster-ready, space-saving, high impact, industrial tone, systematic forms, compact, tall, monoline, rectilinear, rounded corners.
A compact, tall sans with monolinear strokes and a strongly vertical stance. Forms are built from straight stems and rounded-rectangle curves, producing squared bowls and softened corners rather than circular geometry. Counters are relatively tight, terminals are clean and mostly flat, and joins stay crisp, giving the face a disciplined, engineered rhythm. Lowercase features simple, functional shapes with single-storey a and g, a tall ascender/descender feel, and numerals that follow the same condensed, blocky construction.
This font works best where space is limited but impact is needed, such as headlines, posters, labels, and wayfinding. It also suits branding systems that want a compressed, industrial voice, and UI or dashboard-style graphics where a tight, structured typographic color is desirable.
The overall tone is firm and no-nonsense, with a modern industrial feel. Its compressed proportions and squared rounding read as efficient and technical, leaning more toward signage and display than friendly editorial typography.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize presence within a constrained width while keeping construction simple and consistent. The rounded-rectangle curves suggest an intention to blend mechanical solidity with a slightly softened, contemporary finish.
The design maintains consistent stroke weight across curves and straights, and the rounded-corner treatment keeps the heavy color from feeling harsh. The narrow apertures and compact counters create a dense texture in longer lines, while the strong verticals help it stay steady and legible in short bursts.