Sans Superellipse Pykoz 13 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kelpt' and 'Kelpt Sans' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, labels, data display, packaging, modern, neutral, technical, clean, efficient, space saving, system consistency, modern utility, clarity, condensed, geometric, superelliptical, vertical, crisp.
This typeface is a condensed geometric sans with a distinctly superelliptical construction: round letters read like rounded rectangles, and curves transition smoothly into straighter sides. Strokes are monoline and even, with a vertical, steady rhythm and minimal contrast. Terminals are clean and largely squared-off, giving counters and apertures a controlled, engineered feel. The tall proportions and high x-height make lowercase forms prominent, while capitals remain narrow and streamlined for compact setting.
It works well where space is limited and clarity is needed, such as UI panels, navigation and wayfinding, labels, dashboards, and compact editorial sidebars. The condensed proportions also suit packaging and product systems that need a cohesive, modern typographic voice across many sizes.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, with a restrained, systems-driven character. Its tight width and rounded-rect geometry suggest a contemporary, technical voice that stays neutral rather than expressive, suitable for straightforward, utilitarian messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, highly consistent sans for contemporary layouts, using superelliptical round forms to balance softness with precision. Its emphasis on uniform stroke weight and tall proportions prioritizes a stable texture and efficient information delivery.
Round forms such as O/C/G are more boxy than circular, reinforcing a modular feel. The lowercase single-storey a and compact bowls keep the texture uniform, while punctuation and numerals match the same simplified, consistent stroke logic.