Sans Superellipse Pynar 15 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts, and 'Althawra Fikra' by syria arabic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, technical, utilitarian, retro, bold, distinctiveness, industrial tone, signage utility, display impact, condensed, geometric, monolinear, stencil-like, segmented.
A condensed geometric sans with monolinear strokes and rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) bowls. Many glyphs feature deliberate vertical interruptions—most noticeably in C, G, O, Q, S and several numerals—creating a segmented, stencil-like construction while preserving overall closed forms. Curves are compact and squared-off at their extremes, counters are tight, and terminals are generally clean and blunt. The rhythm is steady and dense, with consistent stroke behavior across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, producing a strong, high-impact texture in setting text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and identity work where the distinctive segmented forms can be recognized quickly. It can also work for signage, packaging, and product labeling that benefits from an industrial or technical voice, especially at medium to large sizes where the breaks remain crisp and intentional.
The repeated vertical breaks and compact geometry lend a technical, industrial tone, reminiscent of labeling, equipment marking, and engineered signage. It reads as pragmatic and purposeful, with a subtle retro-futurist flavor that feels more mechanical than friendly.
The design appears intended to merge a compact geometric sans foundation with a built-in segmented motif, creating instant recognizability without relying on ornament or contrast. The goal seems to be a functional, engineered look that stands out in display settings while staying typographically disciplined.
The segmentation is integrated into the letter architecture rather than applied as an effect, so it remains visible even at text sizes and becomes a defining motif in running copy. Round characters (O/0, Q, G) and sinuous forms (S, 2, 3) emphasize the font’s squared curves and narrow counters, making the overall color dark and emphatic.