Sans Superellipse Pygep 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Coast' by Groupe Dejour, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, and 'Born Strong' by Rook Supply (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, assertive, functional, modern, condensed, space saving, high impact, modern utility, signage clarity, squared-round, blocky, compact, headline.
This typeface uses compact, condensed proportions with heavy, even strokes and tightly controlled curves. Round letters are constructed from squared-off, superellipse-like bowls, giving forms such as C, O, and Q a rounded-rectangle silhouette rather than a pure circle. Terminals are mostly flat and decisive, counters are relatively small, and the overall rhythm is dense and vertical. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian structure with a single-storey a and g, tall ascenders, and minimal modulation, producing a consistent, sturdy texture in text.
It performs best where space is tight but high impact is required, such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and wayfinding or signage. The dense, uniform stroke structure also suits short UI labels and badges where a firm, compact sans is needed.
The overall tone is direct and pragmatic, with a confident, no-nonsense voice. Its squared-round geometry reads contemporary and engineered, leaning toward signage and industrial branding rather than warm or calligraphic expression.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow footprint, using squared-round geometry and flat terminals to achieve a modern, engineered look that stays consistent across letters and numbers.
In the sample text, the condensed width and heavy weight create strong word shapes and prominent vertical emphasis. The numerals match the same squared-round logic, supporting bold, compact setting in labels and display lines.