Sans Superellipse Pygag 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'Opinion Pro' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, modern, confident, utilitarian, industrial, direct, space saving, visual impact, system design, clarity, condensed, monolinear, blocky, square-round, compact.
A condensed sans with monolinear strokes and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) geometry throughout. Curves are squarish rather than circular, giving bowls and counters a compact, engineered feel, while terminals are clean and mostly flat. Proportions are tall and tight, with short ascenders/descenders relative to the large x-height, and spacing that reads efficient and controlled. Numerals and uppercase share the same compact, upright stance, producing a consistent, sign-like rhythm in text.
Best suited to impactful headlines and compact layouts where vertical emphasis and economy of space matter. It works well for posters, packaging, labels, and signage systems that benefit from a firm, contemporary voice. In short-to-medium text, it maintains a steady, compressed texture that can help fit more characters per line without losing structure.
The overall tone is modern and no-nonsense, with a pragmatic, industrial edge. Its compressed shapes and squared curves feel purposeful and contemporary, projecting clarity and authority more than warmth or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving sans with a strong, contemporary silhouette, using squared-off curves to create a distinctive yet highly functional texture. Its geometry and restrained detailing suggest a focus on clarity, consistency, and visual punch in display settings.
Round letters like O, C, and G maintain a distinctly squarish curvature, reinforcing the superellipse theme across the set. The lowercase design reads straightforward and functional, with simplified forms and minimal detailing to preserve legibility in tight widths.