Sans Superellipse Pygag 14 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Albireo' and 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design, 'Ordax' by The Northern Block, and 'Manual' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, no-nonsense, modern, utilitarian, space-saving, high impact, functional clarity, modernist tone, compact, sturdy, punchy, geometric, square-rounded.
A compact, heavy sans with tight proportions and a tall lowercase presence. Strokes are largely uniform with minimal modulation, and terminals read clean and squared-off, while curves are built from rounded-rectangle forms that keep counters open but controlled. The overall drawing favors straight-sided geometry and small apertures, producing a dense texture in text. Uppercase letters are tall and commanding; lowercase forms are simple and engineered, with single-storey shapes where expected and a straightforward, vertical rhythm.
Best suited to short-to-medium headline settings where space is tight and impact is needed—posters, packaging panels, storefront or wayfinding text, and bold brand wordmarks. It can work for brief UI labels or data callouts when a dense, high-contrast-in-size presence is desirable, but its heavy, compact texture can feel crowded in long paragraphs.
The tone is direct and functional, with an industrial voice that feels contemporary and slightly technical. Its condensed massing and firm shapes give it a confident, workmanlike attitude suited to assertive messaging rather than delicate nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual presence in a narrow footprint, using squared-round geometry and consistent stroke weight for clarity and repeatable rhythm. It aims for a contemporary, engineered look that stays legible at display sizes while maintaining a distinctive, compressed silhouette.
Round letters such as O/Q and numerals lean toward superelliptical construction, giving the design a squared-round silhouette. The numerals match the overall compactness and weight, helping figures sit firmly in headlines and labels without looking ornate.