Sans Superellipse Pigud 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Folio EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, and 'Folio' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, poster, industrial, condensed, assertive, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, modern utility, signage clarity, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compact, tall.
A compact, tall display sans with heavy vertical emphasis and tightly contained counters. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle shapes, giving bowls and terminals a squared-but-softened geometry. Strokes stay largely uniform, with minimal modulation, and the letterforms rely on straight-sided construction—especially visible in C, G, O, and U—creating a consistent, compressed rhythm. Numerals and capitals share the same narrow, stacked proportion, producing dense, high-impact lines in text.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where space is limited but impact is needed—posters, signage, packaging panels, and bold brand lockups. It can also work for sports- or industrial-leaning identities where a condensed, high-density typographic color helps carry a strong message.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, combining an industrial sturdiness with a modern, space-efficient feel. Its squared curves and tight spacing read as direct and authoritative, leaning more toward functional signage energy than friendly editorial warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using squared, rounded forms to keep a consistent mechanical look. Its geometry prioritizes uniformity and punch, suggesting a focus on display typography that remains legible and cohesive at large sizes.
The font’s narrow build concentrates black area quickly, so word shapes become strong, vertical columns. Rounded corners prevent the geometry from feeling brittle, while the tall caps and compact apertures keep the texture dark and uniform at display sizes.