Sans Superellipse Poday 17 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blue Creek Rounded' by ActiveSphere, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, and 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, condensed, assertive, retro, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, systematic tone, signage utility, tall, compact, rounded corners, rectilinear, monoline.
A tightly condensed sans with tall proportions and compact sidebearings. Strokes are heavy and largely monoline, with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) curves and softened corners that keep counters from feeling sharp. Round letters such as O/Q and C/G read as vertically stretched capsules, while joins and terminals remain blunt and square-cut. Overall rhythm is dense and even, optimized for strong vertical texture and high impact at larger sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and bold callouts where space is limited but impact is needed. It also works well for signage, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from a strong condensed voice and a consistent, industrial texture. In longer text, it will be most effective in short bursts such as subheads, captions, or UI labels at generous sizes.
The font conveys an assertive, utilitarian tone—confident and no-nonsense—while the rounded-rectangular shapes add a slightly retro, engineered feel. Its narrow stance and heavy presence create a sense of urgency and emphasis, reminiscent of signage and industrial labeling.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a narrow footprint, combining heavy, uniform strokes with rounded-rectangle geometry for a controlled, engineered look. The consistent construction across cases and figures suggests a focus on legibility under tight spacing and on creating a distinctive vertical rhythm for display typography.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, compressed architecture, producing a uniform columnar color in text. The numerals follow the same tall, condensed logic, with simple, sturdy forms that match the letterfit. The overall silhouette leans more geometric than humanist, prioritizing regularity and compactness over calligraphic modulation.