Sans Superellipse Pyniv 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types and 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, dashboards, packaging, headlines, modern, neutral, technical, efficient, clean, space efficiency, system clarity, modern branding, functional legibility, geometric consistency, compact, monoline, rounded, utilitarian, crisp.
A compact sans with monoline strokes, squared-off terminals, and subtly rounded corners that give many curves a superellipse feel. Proportions are on the condensed side with a tall lowercase presence, producing a tight, efficient rhythm in text. Counters are open and simply constructed, with smooth joins and minimal modulation; bowls and rounds read more like rounded rectangles than true circles. Numerals and capitals share the same straightforward geometry, keeping the overall texture even and controlled.
Well suited to interfaces, navigation systems, tables, and other space-conscious layouts where a compact sans is helpful. It can also work for contemporary branding, packaging, and short headlines that benefit from a neat, structured texture without overt stylistic cues.
The tone is contemporary and matter-of-fact, leaning toward a pragmatic, technical voice rather than expressive or decorative styling. Its compactness and restrained detailing convey efficiency and clarity, with just enough softness from rounded corners to avoid feeling harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, modern sans with a controlled, geometric framework and softened corners for a friendly but professional finish. It prioritizes consistency and legibility in dense settings while maintaining a distinctive superellipse-based silhouette.
Curved letters show a consistent squircle-like rounding, while straight-sided forms stay crisp and vertical, reinforcing a systematic, engineered look. In larger sizes the rounded geometry becomes more apparent, while in text it reads as a clean condensed sans with a steady, uniform color.