Sans Superellipse Pikuv 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Galeana' and 'Seriguela' by Latinotype and 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, assertive, sporty, poster-like, compressed, space saving, maximum impact, bold branding, headline utility, blocky, condensed, monoline, rectilinear, rounded corners.
A compact, heavy sans with strongly condensed proportions and a sturdy, block-built construction. Strokes are monoline and low in contrast, with terminals that feel squared off but subtly softened by rounded corners, producing a superellipse-like geometry in bowls and counters. Curves are tight and economical, apertures are relatively small, and the overall rhythm is dense and vertical, emphasizing height over width in both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals match the same tall, compact stance and simplified, solid silhouettes.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports or event branding, packaging callouts, and bold signage where space is limited horizontally. It can also work for subheads and labels when a compact, authoritative presence is needed.
The font projects a forceful, no-nonsense tone with an industrial and athletic energy. Its dense verticality and dark color create urgency and impact, lending it a straightforward, headline-driven voice rather than a delicate or expressive one.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and economy of space by combining condensed widths with a very dark typographic color. Its rounded-rectangle skeleton and restrained detailing prioritize clarity at large sizes and a strong graphic footprint over comfortable long-form reading.
At display sizes it reads as bold and punchy, while the tight counters and narrow fit can make long text feel heavy and crowded. The overall design stays consistent across cases, with a uniform stroke system and a compressed, poster-oriented texture.