Sans Superellipse Pygur 6 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: coding, ui labels, terminal text, data tables, packaging labels, utilitarian, technical, clean, retro, industrial, alignment, compactness, clarity, system feel, utility, condensed, squared, rounded, uniform, sturdy.
A condensed, monospaced sans with uniform stroke widths and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into softened corners rather than true circles, giving counters a squarish, superelliptical feel (notably in C, O, Q, and the bowls). Terminals are generally flat and blunt; joins are simple and mechanical, with minimal modulation. Uppercase forms are tall and narrow with compact crossbars, while lowercase is similarly restrained, with a single-storey a and g and a straightforward, vertical rhythm. Numerals follow the same tall, compact proportions and maintain consistent width and spacing.
Well-suited to contexts that benefit from fixed-width alignment and compact character width, such as code samples, command-line/terminal UI, tables, and technical documentation. It also fits short, high-contrast applications like labels, wayfinding-style captions, and product or equipment markings where a clean, disciplined texture is desired.
The overall tone is pragmatic and engineered, evoking labeling, instruments, and functional signage. Its rounded-square geometry adds a mild retro-tech flavor while staying sober and workmanlike rather than playful.
The font appears designed to deliver a compact monospaced voice with clear, repeatable geometry and a stable typographic color. Its rounded-square forms suggest an intention to soften a strictly technical aesthetic without sacrificing the no-nonsense, grid-aligned behavior expected of fixed-width type.
The design emphasizes even texture and predictable spacing, producing a steady “typed” rhythm in running text. Several forms lean toward squared bowls and tight apertures, reinforcing the font’s compact, system-like presence.