Sans Superellipse Pymop 10 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, condensed, modern, utilitarian, authoritative, space saving, high impact, system signage, modern utility, blocky, rectilinear, rounded corners, compact, sturdy.
A compact sans with tall proportions and a strongly vertical stance. The forms are built from squared-off curves—rounded-rectangle bowls and counters—paired with flat terminals and tight apertures, creating a crisp, engineered silhouette. Strokes stay even throughout, with minimal modulation and dense, economical spacing that reinforces a narrow, efficient rhythm. Round letters like O and Q read as superelliptical, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sharp and structural, maintaining a consistent, sturdy texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where space is limited but impact is needed—headlines, posters, and condensed titling. It also fits wayfinding, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from a compact, industrial sans with consistent texture.
The overall tone is practical and assertive, with a contemporary industrial feel. Its condensed build and squared curves suggest signage, machinery labeling, and modern editorial headlines rather than soft, humanist warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using squared, rounded-rectangle geometry to keep curves disciplined and consistent. The result prioritizes clarity and a strong graphic voice for contemporary display and system-driven typography.
Distinctive rounded-rectangle counters and squared shoulders give the face a “compressed geometry” look, helping it stay legible at larger sizes while producing a strong, uniform color in lines of text. The punctuation and numerals visually match the same straight-sided, compact construction.