Sans Superellipse Pyned 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Iranica' by Naghi Naghachian, 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, utilitarian, authoritative, modern, industrial, clean, space saving, high impact, clear labeling, modern utility, systematic geometry, condensed, squared, rounded corners, compact.
A compact sans with squared, superellipse-derived outlines and softly rounded corners. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, producing solid color and strong silhouette clarity. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be closed or modest, with straightforward joins and minimal stroke modulation. The overall fit is economical and condensed, with consistent vertical stress and a steady, engineered rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short to medium-length settings where strong presence is needed: headlines, posters, wayfinding and signage, packaging callouts, and bold brand wordmarks. It also works for UI labels or dashboards when a compact, high-contrast-on-page texture is desirable, especially at larger sizes.
The font conveys a pragmatic, no-nonsense tone—confident, sturdy, and modern. Its dense texture and squared-round geometry suggest an industrial or technical sensibility, prioritizing clarity and impact over softness or ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using squared-rounded forms and uniform stroke weight to create a robust, contemporary voice. Its consistent geometry and tight counters emphasize efficiency, legibility at display sizes, and a disciplined, constructed feel.
Round characters like O/C/G read as rounded rectangles rather than pure circles, while verticals dominate the overall rhythm. Numerals are similarly compact and sturdy, matching the uppercase weight and giving a cohesive, signage-like presence in running text.