Sans Superellipse Pigen 11 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type and 'Polate' and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, sports graphics, industrial, condensed, forceful, modern, poster-ready, space-saving impact, headline emphasis, modern utility, graphic punch, geometric, blocky, squared, compact, vertical.
A condensed, heavy sans with squared, superellipse-driven counters and rounded-rectangle geometry. Strokes are uniform and dense, with flat terminals and minimal modulation, creating strong vertical rhythm and tight internal spacing. Curves (C, G, O, S) are built from boxy rounds rather than true circles, while joins and corners stay crisp and compact. The lowercase follows the same compressed proportions with sturdy bowls and short, firm arms, and the numerals match the blocky, upright construction for consistent color in text.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of copy where space is limited and impact is needed, such as posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, packaging callouts, and bold branding systems. It can also work for sports or event graphics where a compact, high-energy typographic block is desirable.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, combining a modern, engineered feel with a blunt, headline-forward presence. Its compact width and heavy mass read as confident and attention-grabbing, suited to messaging that needs to feel direct and no-nonsense.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a narrow footprint, using superellipse-like rounding to keep forms sturdy and consistent while maintaining a modern, geometric voice. It prioritizes strong texture and clear vertical structure for display-driven typography.
At display sizes the packed counters and tight apertures create a solid texture, which can enhance impact but may call for generous tracking in dense settings. The design’s squared rounds and straight-sided curves give it a distinctive "compressed billboard" character compared with more neutral grotesks.