Sans Superellipse Pimos 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Folio EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType, and 'Folio' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, poster, assertive, retro, space-saving, high impact, graphic display, geometric consistency, blocky, compact, tall, tight, sturdy.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and a tall, tightly packed silhouette. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: curves feel squared-off at the extremes, with broad verticals, blunt terminals, and minimal stroke modulation. Counters are small and enclosed, and the overall spacing reads dense, producing a dark, continuous texture in text. Numerals and capitals follow the same tall, compressed proportions, with a distinctly blocky rhythm in wide letters like W and M.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and display settings where a dense, high-impact presence is desired. It also works effectively for signage, packaging, and branding marks that need a compact footprint and strong vertical emphasis.
The font conveys a strong, no-nonsense tone that feels industrial and attention-grabbing. Its tight proportions and solid shapes give it a confident, poster-like voice with a subtle retro signage flavor rather than a delicate or conversational one.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in narrow horizontal space while maintaining a consistent, geometric construction. Its heavy weight and squared-round curves suggest a focus on bold, graphic communication for display typography.
Because the counters are tight and the color is very dark, the design reads best when given breathing room; in long passages it can feel intense and compact. The rounded-rectangle construction stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, keeping the texture even and highly graphic.