Sans Superellipse Pygel 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good' and 'FF Good Headline' by FontFont, 'Gratique' by Lemon Studio Type, 'Amfibia' and 'Karibu' by ROHH, and 'Jane Roe' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, headlines, posters, wayfinding, data display, clean, modern, technical, utilitarian, neutral, space saving, geometric clarity, system feel, modern branding, condensed, geometric, superelliptical, rounded corners, closed apertures.
A condensed sans with a geometric, superellipse-driven construction: round letters read as rounded rectangles with even curvature and squared-off feel at the extremes. Strokes remain consistently monolinear, with crisp terminals and minimal modulation. Counters are compact and apertures tend toward the closed side, producing a dense, efficient rhythm. The overall texture is tight and vertical, with relatively small sidebearings and a compact footprint in running text.
This face suits interfaces and product labeling where compact width helps fit short strings, as well as headlines, posters, and signage that benefit from a strong vertical presence. Its uniform stroke and tight rhythm also work well for data-rich layouts, tables, and dashboards where consistent typographic color is important.
The tone is modern and matter-of-fact, leaning technical and system-like rather than expressive. Its disciplined geometry and tight spacing give it a purposeful, engineered feel that stays neutral in longer passages.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient sans with a distinctive geometric voice—prioritizing consistency, compactness, and a contemporary superelliptical character that remains readable at display and functional sizes.
Round forms such as O/Q and the bowls of b/p are notably boxy-rounded, reinforcing a superelliptical silhouette. Numerals and capitals follow the same condensed, monoline logic, keeping a consistent color across mixed settings.