Sans Superellipse Pykog 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Beachwood' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, posters, packaging, dashboards, modern, utilitarian, technical, clean, neutral, space saving, functional clarity, modern branding, system typography, condensed, squared-rounded, monoline, compact, crisp.
This typeface is a condensed sans with monoline strokes and a compact, vertically oriented build. Curves are consistently squared-off into rounded-rectangle (superellipse) shapes, giving bowls and counters a tidy, engineered feel rather than a purely geometric circular one. Terminals are largely flat and perpendicular, apertures are fairly closed, and the overall rhythm is steady with restrained modulation and minimal stylistic variation. Numerals follow the same condensed, squared-rounded logic, keeping widths tight and forms clear in a tabular-like silhouette even when individual characters vary slightly.
It suits interfaces, navigation/wayfinding, and information-forward design where compact width is helpful. The narrow build and crisp, squared-rounded shapes also work well in posters, packaging, and brand systems seeking a contemporary, technical edge without overt stylization.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, with a subtle industrial and technical character. Its squared-rounded geometry reads as contemporary and efficient, prioritizing clarity and space economy over warmth or calligraphic personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient sans with a distinctive squared-rounded geometry that remains neutral and legible. By keeping strokes even and forms consistent, it aims to provide a reliable, modern voice for functional typography across display and text-like settings.
The lowercase includes single-storey forms where expected (notably a and g), reinforcing a straightforward, functional voice. The font maintains consistent corner rounding across letters, which helps signage-style cohesion, while the condensed proportions create a strong vertical emphasis in words and headlines.