Sans Superellipse Pymag 8 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, retro, condensed, technical, confident, space-saving, display impact, geometric consistency, signage clarity, modern retro, rounded corners, monoline, compact, tall, geometric.
A tall, condensed sans with a monoline build and strongly rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into smooth, superelliptical bowls and softly squared terminals, producing a clean, engineered outline rather than a calligraphic one. Counters are tight and vertical strokes dominate, giving letters a compact rhythm with consistent stem weight and minimal modulation. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy forms with single-storey shapes and restrained detailing; punctuation and numerals follow the same rounded, compact geometry for a cohesive texture in text.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and packaging where a compact, high-impact word shape is useful. It can also work effectively for branding systems and signage that want a technical, streamlined feel while keeping a rounded, approachable edge.
The overall tone feels industrial and retro-modern, combining a utilitarian, signage-like clarity with a softened friendliness from the rounded corners. Its condensed proportions and uniform weight read as efficient and assertive, while the superelliptical curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum presence in limited horizontal space, using superelliptical geometry and consistent stroke weight to maintain a unified, modern-industrial aesthetic. The softened corners and simplified details suggest an intention to balance efficiency with friendliness for display-forward typography.
The design’s narrow internal spaces and tall proportions create a dark, continuous color at paragraph sizes, making it especially striking in headlines. Distinctive rounded-rectangle shaping is evident across rounds (C/O/Q), and the figures adopt similarly compact, upright silhouettes that match the alphabet’s vertical emphasis.