Sans Superellipse Pymuw 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FF Clan' and 'FF Dax Compact' by FontFont and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, signage, posters, headlines, branding, clean, utilitarian, modern, condensed, efficient, space saving, clarity, neutral tone, modern system, monoline, rounded corners, compact, vertical stress, high legibility.
This is a compact, monoline sans with noticeably narrowed proportions and a strong vertical rhythm. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: bowls and counters read as softened squares and superellipses rather than perfect circles, giving characters a crisp, engineered feel. Strokes maintain an even thickness with minimal modulation, terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, and joins stay tight, producing dense, economical word shapes. The overall texture is dark and steady, with short ascenders/descenders relative to the generous x-height and consistent, uncluttered apertures.
Well-suited to space-constrained settings where a condensed, high-impact texture helps fit more characters per line—such as UI labels, navigation, packaging, and wayfinding. It also works effectively for headlines and short editorial display where a clean, modern, tightly spaced voice is desired.
The tone is modern and functional, leaning toward pragmatic signage and interface clarity rather than expressive or humanist warmth. Its condensed stance and squared-round construction suggest efficiency, precision, and a no-nonsense editorial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed sans optimized for clarity and density, pairing neutral construction with rounded-rectangle curves to create a distinct, contemporary silhouette without relying on contrast or decorative details.
Round glyphs such as C, O, and Q look slightly squarish due to the superellipse construction, while diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) remain sharp and decisive against the otherwise softened curves. The punctuation and numerals appear similarly compact and sturdy, supporting a uniform, space-saving typographic color.