Sans Superellipse Pylal 6 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, ui labels, data tables, terminals, technical docs, utilitarian, technical, clean, minimal, retro, alignment, clarity, system ui, terminal style, functional minimalism, rounded, rectilinear, geometric, modular, crisp.
A compact, monolinear sans with a distinctly modular construction: straight stems and arms are paired with rounded-rectangle curves, producing smooth corners and superelliptic bowls. Letterforms sit on a strict fixed-width rhythm, with even spacing and consistent sidebearings that create a tidy grid-like texture in text. Counters are open and simply shaped, terminals are mostly squared-off with subtle rounding, and diagonals (as in V, W, X, Y) are clean and economical. Numerals follow the same geometric logic, with simple, readable forms and uniform stroke behavior across the set.
Well-suited to coding environments, terminal-like displays, and any layout that benefits from fixed-width alignment such as tables, logs, forms, and technical documentation. It also works effectively for compact UI labels and interface copy where a clean, structured rhythm is desirable.
The overall tone is pragmatic and engineered, evoking the clarity of terminals, instrumentation, and system interfaces. Its rounded corners soften the otherwise rectilinear structure, lending a friendly but still no-nonsense voice that can feel slightly retro in a digital/industrial way.
The design appears intended to provide a highly regular, grid-friendly reading experience with a distinctive rounded-rectangle aesthetic. It prioritizes consistency and predictable spacing while keeping forms simple and legible in continuous text.
The most characteristic feature is the rounded-rectangle geometry that repeats across bowls, shoulders, and joints, giving the font a cohesive, intentionally constrained design system. The consistent fixed-width cadence makes alignment and tabular layouts feel especially orderly.