Sans Superellipse Pymus 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newspoint' by Elsner+Flake, 'Latino Gothic' by Latinotype, and 'Fenomen Sans' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, headlines, posters, packaging, wayfinding, friendly, modern, casual, approachable, playful, approachability, modern branding, compact clarity, soft geometry, rounded, compact, soft corners, slightly quirky, humanist.
A compact sans with rounded-rectangle shaping and soft, squared curves throughout. Strokes are mostly uniform, with gentle modulation in a few joins, and terminals tend to end cleanly with subtle rounding rather than sharp cuts. Proportions feel tight and tall, with relatively narrow bowls and counters that stay open enough for clarity. The uppercase has simple, sturdy construction, while the lowercase introduces more personality through slightly varied curves and asymmetry in letters like a, g, and y.
This font suits UI labels, product packaging, and general branding where a compact sans with a friendly edge is desired. It also works well for headlines and short paragraphs in editorial or marketing contexts, where its even texture and rounded forms maintain clarity at larger sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, balancing utilitarian structure with a lightly quirky, informal warmth. Its rounded geometry reads approachable and modern rather than technical or severe, making it feel inviting in short texts and display settings.
The design appears intended to provide a clean, compact sans that feels contemporary and approachable by building forms from softened, superelliptical geometry. It aims for a consistent typographic color and straightforward readability while adding a mild, playful character through rounded corners and subtly individualized lowercase shapes.
The numerals are straightforward and compact, matching the letterforms’ rounded geometry and even color. Spacing appears measured and consistent in the sample text, producing a smooth rhythm without becoming overly rigid.