Sans Superellipse Pimep 1 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kicker FC' by Arkitype, 'Hoolister' by Ckhans Fonts, and 'Polate Soft' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, retro, editorial, commanding, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, industrial voice, squared rounds, rounded corners, high contrast gaps, compact, tall caps.
A compact, tall, condensed sans with rounded-rectangle geometry throughout. Strokes are uniform and heavy, with tight internal counters and short, squared terminals softened by consistent corner rounding. Curves resolve into superelliptical bowls (notably in O/C/G and the numerals), while straight-sided letters keep a rigid vertical rhythm; widths vary by character but remain narrowly proportioned overall. The lowercase is utilitarian and compact, with a single-storey a and g and minimal modulation, producing dense, high-impact text color.
Works best for short-to-medium display settings such as headlines, poster typography, product packaging, and bold brand lockups where horizontal space is limited. It can also suit wayfinding or label systems that benefit from condensed, high-contrast letter silhouettes, especially when set with extra letterspacing.
The tone is assertive and utilitarian, balancing a mechanical, industrial feel with a slightly retro display flavor. Its narrow, blocky forms and rounded corners evoke signage, labeling, and compressed headlines where immediacy and punch matter more than delicacy.
Likely intended as a space-saving, high-impact display sans that keeps a strict vertical rhythm while softening the mechanical structure with rounded corners. The goal appears to be strong legibility at a glance and a distinctive, industrial voice in tight columns or narrow layouts.
The design maintains a consistent corner radius across curves and terminals, giving the set a cohesive ‘squared-round’ texture. Counters and apertures are small, so the face reads darkest and most stable at larger sizes or with generous tracking.