Sans Superellipse Pymun 1 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newspoint' by Elsner+Flake, 'ITC Franklin' and 'ITC Franklin Gothic LT' by ITC, 'Latino Gothic' by Latinotype, 'PG Gothique' by Paulo Goode, and 'Franklin Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, packaging, editorial, data display, modern, utilitarian, clean, technical, neutral, space saving, clarity, systematic, contemporary, condensed, monoline, rounded corners, flat terminals, open apertures.
This is a condensed, monoline sans with subtly rounded corners and a squared-off, superellipse construction. Strokes stay even with minimal modulation, and terminals are predominantly flat, giving the letters a crisp, engineered finish. Round forms (C, O, Q, 0) read as rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles, while straighter glyphs (E, F, H, N) keep a firm vertical rhythm. The lowercase is compact with simple, functional shapes; counters are moderately open and punctuation and numerals match the same straightforward, low-friction geometry.
It suits space-conscious applications such as UI labels, navigation elements, tables, and compact headings where efficient width is valuable. The clean, low-contrast construction also makes it a solid choice for packaging, informational graphics, and editorial typography that needs a contemporary, no-nonsense sans.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, with a slightly industrial, signage-like clarity. Its restrained shapes and consistent rhythm feel matter-of-fact rather than expressive, leaning toward a technical and contemporary voice.
The design appears intended to provide a compact, contemporary sans with a controlled, geometric tone—prioritizing clarity, consistency, and efficient use of horizontal space while adding a subtle superellipse character to round forms.
The font’s condensed proportions and flat-sided curves create a tight, efficient texture in paragraphs. Distinctive superellipse curves help differentiate round characters without introducing decorative quirks, and the numerals appear designed for straightforward readability in running text and interface contexts.