Sans Superellipse Pygab 5 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Alternate Gothic Pro EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Alternate Gothic' by Linotype, and 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, modern, assertive, utilitarian, space saving, display impact, systematic geometry, practical clarity, tall, compact, blocky, rounded corners, vertical stress.
This typeface is built on tall, compact proportions with a strongly vertical stance and tightly contained counters. Strokes are uniform and heavy, with subtly rounded outer corners that give the shapes a softened, superellipse-like feel rather than sharp geometric cuts. Curves and bowls stay narrow, terminals are mostly flat and squared off, and the overall rhythm is driven by consistent vertical stems and compact apertures. Numerals and capitals follow the same condensed logic, producing a dense, efficient texture in lines of text.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, and display settings where compact width and strong stroke weight help fit more characters per line without losing impact. It can work well for signage, packaging, and brand systems that want an industrial-modern voice and a disciplined, space-efficient typographic texture.
The overall tone is direct and no-nonsense, with an industrial, poster-like punch. Its narrow footprint and sturdy construction read as functional and disciplined, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh. The result feels modern and pragmatic, suited to straightforward messaging where clarity and impact matter.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow measure: sturdy, uniform strokes for legibility at display sizes, paired with rounded-rectangle construction to keep forms clean and consistent. The emphasis is on compactness, clarity, and a contemporary industrial feel.
In running text, the condensed spacing and tight counters create a dark, unified color that emphasizes headline presence over airy readability. Rounded joins and corner softening are consistent across curved letters, giving a cohesive, engineered look.