Sans Superellipse Pikov 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'Balbek Pro' and 'Balbek Pro Cut' by Valentino Vergan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, condensed, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, contemporary, space saving, high impact, modern signage, sturdy branding, blocky, compact, rounded corners, rectilinear.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and tightly controlled counters. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and arcs a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Strokes stay uniform and solid, terminals are blunt with softened corners, and joins are crisp, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. The overall rhythm is vertical and efficient, with narrow letterforms and minimal interior space that keeps lines looking dark and continuous.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short blocks of display text where strong presence and tight fitting are priorities. It also works well for signage and packaging that benefit from condensed, high-impact typography, and for branding marks that need a sturdy, modern silhouette.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, leaning toward industrial and urban signage aesthetics. Its condensed, blocky shapes read as confident and direct, prioritizing impact over delicacy. The rounded corners add a modern friendliness while still maintaining a tough, utilitarian voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in limited horizontal space, using superelliptical round forms to keep the style contemporary and cohesive. It emphasizes uniform weight, compact proportions, and simplified construction for clear, bold communication.
Round letters like O/C/G and the lowercase a/e show the family’s rounded-rectangle construction clearly, while straight-sided forms (E/F/H/I/N) reinforce the rigid, engineered structure. Numerals follow the same compact build and weight, supporting consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings.