Sans Superellipse Pygag 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, confident, condensed, modern, functional, space saving, display impact, geometric consistency, modern utility, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compact, tall caps.
A compact sans with tall, condensed proportions and a sturdy, uniform stroke. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls and counters, giving letters a squared-yet-soft geometry. Terminals are clean and mostly horizontal or vertical, with minimal flare, and the overall rhythm is tight and efficient. Round letters like O/C/G and numerals echo the same softened rectangular structure, while joins and shoulders stay crisp for a firm, engineered silhouette.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where impact and space efficiency matter—headlines, posters, branding lockups, packaging, and wayfinding. It can also work for UI labels or dashboards where a firm, compact sans helps conserve horizontal space while staying visually strong.
The tone is pragmatic and assertive, balancing a utilitarian, industrial feel with approachable rounding. Its compressed stance reads focused and no-nonsense, well suited to messages that need to look direct and controlled rather than expressive or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact sans built from rounded-rectangular forms, prioritizing a consistent, engineered geometry and strong readability at display sizes. Its softened corners temper the severity of the condensed silhouette, aiming for a modern, versatile voice that still feels distinctive.
The font’s distinctive character comes from the combination of condensed widths and squarish, rounded counters, which helps it hold a consistent texture in both all-caps and mixed-case settings. The numerals match the letterforms closely, with similarly compact shapes and solid presence, supporting a cohesive typographic voice across alphanumerics.