Sans Superellipse Piban 10 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Klik' by Fenotype, 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute, 'Futura SB' and 'Futura SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Childbook' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, packaging, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, punchy, modern, space saving, high impact, system clarity, modern utility, sturdy, compact, tall, geometric, monoline.
A compact, vertically oriented sans with tall proportions and tight interior counters. Strokes are largely uniform, with squared-off terminals and corners subtly softened into a rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) geometry, especially apparent in bowls and curved joins. Curves feel controlled rather than calligraphic, and many letters show slightly pinched apertures that increase density. The lowercase has a straightforward, functional build with a single-storey “a” and simple, upright forms, while figures are narrow and angular with minimal ornamentation.
Best suited for short-form settings where density and impact matter, such as headlines, posters, labels, and packaging systems. It can also work for wayfinding and interface callouts where narrow width helps fit constrained spaces, while maintaining a firm, high-contrast presence against background shapes.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a contemporary industrial flavor. Its condensed rhythm and dense color give it a no-nonsense, signage-like presence that reads as efficient and direct rather than expressive or delicate.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual punch in limited horizontal space, using a geometric, rounded-rectangle skeleton to keep forms consistent and easily reproducible. The emphasis appears to be on compactness, clarity, and a strong, modern texture for branding and display typography.
The family’s visual identity comes from the combination of tall, compressed proportions and rounded-rectangle curves: bowls feel squared, and joins are clean and mechanical. The heavy vertical emphasis is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, producing strong texture in blocks of text and prominent silhouettes at display sizes.