Sans Superellipse Pebiv 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' by Berthold, 'PT Sans Pro' by ParaType, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, cartoonish, impact, approachability, retro flavor, informality, rounded, soft corners, chunky, compact, bouncy.
This typeface is built from compact, rounded-rectangle forms with softened corners and a heavy, even stroke. Counters are small and open apertures are minimal, giving the letters a dense, poster-ready silhouette. Terminals tend to be blunt and slightly tapered, and many strokes show subtle swelling and asymmetry that creates a hand-cut, lively rhythm. The lowercase is large relative to the capitals, with simple, sturdy shapes and short extenders that keep lines feeling tightly packed.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and logo wordmarks where its dense shapes and rounded corners can carry personality. It can also work for playful UI labels or signage when set with generous spacing to prevent counters from closing up.
The overall tone is warm, upbeat, and attention-grabbing, with a slightly quirky, vintage sign-painting energy. Its rounded geometry and chunky weight feel approachable rather than technical, making text read as bold and friendly even at a glance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded voice, combining compact, geometric construction with subtle irregularities for a more human, cutout-like feel. It prioritizes bold presence and character over fine detail.
Round letters like O/C/G lean toward squarish superellipse construction, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) have thick, emphatic joins that add to the energetic texture. The figures match the letterforms in mass and softness, reading as solid and display-oriented rather than delicate or text-focused.