Sans Superellipse Pymel 5 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, very short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, whimsical, friendly, playful, handmade, compact display, retro modern, friendly geometry, brand character, condensed, rounded, monoline, soft corners, superelliptic.
A condensed, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle and superellipse construction throughout. Strokes stay even with minimal contrast, terminals are softly rounded, and many bowls read as tall, squarish ovals rather than circles. The rhythm is narrow and vertical, with compact apertures and simplified joints; diagonals (as in V/W/X) are clean and angular, while curved letters (C/G/S) keep a gently squared curvature. Figures and capitals maintain a consistent, tall proportion, giving the design a tight, tidy texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and short copy where its condensed footprint and geometric character can stand out. It works well for posters, packaging, branding marks, and signage that benefit from a friendly retro tone and a compact horizontal measure.
The overall tone feels retro and lightly quirky, combining a utilitarian condensed structure with softened corners that make it approachable. Its rounded geometry and slightly idiosyncratic letterforms lend a playful, handmade charm without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to offer a condensed geometric sans that feels warmer and more characterful than strictly rational modernist faces. By using superellipse-like curves and rounded terminals, it aims to balance efficient spacing with an inviting, slightly whimsical voice.
In text, the narrow set and tall forms create a distinctive, efficient word shape and a strong vertical cadence. The squarish counters and rounded terminals are the defining signatures, giving the font a cohesive geometric flavor across letters and numerals.