Sans Superellipse Pygaz 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Sans', 'Artegra Soft', and 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra; 'Interval Next' by Mostardesign; and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, ui labels, signage, posters, branding, modern, utilitarian, confident, clean, industrial, space efficiency, strong presence, geometric consistency, modern utility, geometric, compact, rounded corners, uniform strokes, closed apertures.
A compact sans with geometric construction and softly squared curves that read like rounded-rectangle/superellipse forms. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal modulation, producing a solid, even texture in text. Bowls and counters tend to be more enclosed than open, and many joins terminate with subtly rounded corners rather than sharp points. Proportions feel tight and efficient, with short extenders and a sturdy, squared-off rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Performs best where a compact, high-impact sans is needed: headlines, subheads, UI labels, navigation, and wayfinding. It can also suit posters and brand marks that benefit from a sturdy, geometric voice, especially in short to medium text blocks where its dense texture remains legible.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, projecting strength and clarity more than friendliness or ornament. Its dense color and compact shapes give it an assertive, engineered feel that fits contemporary interface and signage aesthetics.
Likely intended as a contemporary geometric workhorse with a squared-round (superellipse) skeleton, prioritizing strong presence, consistent rhythm, and compact economy of space. The design emphasizes uniform stroke weight and controlled curves to deliver a functional, modern typographic voice.
The sample text shows strong paragraph color and stable alignment, with punctuation and numerals matching the same robust, squared-round logic as the letters. Round characters like O/C/G skew toward squarish rounds, reinforcing a technical, system-like consistency.