Sans Superellipse Pylap 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
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A condensed, monoline sans with a distinctly squared-yet-rounded construction: curves read as rounded-rectangle bowls and arcs rather than geometric circles. Strokes are evenly weighted with blunt, mostly flat terminals, producing a clean, consistent rhythm. The proportions are tall and tight, with compact counters and restrained curves that stay close to the vertical stem structure. Letterforms such as O/Q and C/G emphasize a boxy, superelliptic outline, while the overall texture remains orderly and systematic across letters and numerals.
Well-suited to interfaces where alignment and dense information matter, such as code editors, terminals, dashboards, and settings panels. It also works for tables, forms, and technical documentation, and can be effective on packaging or signage that benefits from compact, systematic letterforms.
The tone is functional and matter-of-fact, evoking instrument readouts, engineered labeling, and a slightly retro digital sensibility. Its narrow, disciplined forms feel efficient and no-nonsense rather than expressive or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to balance strict regularity with approachable rounded corners, creating a compact sans that remains clear in structured layouts. Its superelliptic shaping suggests a goal of modernized, device-friendly forms that stay consistent across mixed text and numbers.
Round characters keep a subtly squarish silhouette, which gives text a crisp, architectural color even in longer passages. Numerals follow the same straight-sided logic, helping mixed alphanumeric strings look cohesive.