Sans Superellipse Pydal 16 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, headlines, data display, posters, clean, technical, modern, utilitarian, minimal, space saving, clarity, modernizing, systemlike, geometric voice, condensed, rounded corners, superelliptic, closed apertures, high contrast-free.
A condensed, monoline sans with a superelliptic construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and terminals rather than true circular arcs. Strokes are consistently even, with tight counters and generally closed apertures that keep the texture compact and vertical. Corners are softened throughout, while joins stay crisp, giving capitals a sturdy, engineered feel and lowercase a straightforward, no-nonsense rhythm. Numerals follow the same narrow proportions, reading clearly with uniform stroke weight and simple, functional shapes.
This font suits UI labels, navigation, and compact headings where horizontal space is limited and a clean, engineered look is desired. It also works well for signage, posters, and information-forward layouts that benefit from a tight, consistent texture and clear numeral styling.
The tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with a subtle technical character coming from the squared-round geometry and compact spacing. It feels efficient and orderly, more like interface typography than expressive display lettering.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient sans with a distinctive superelliptic geometry—combining the neutrality of a monoline grotesk with softly squared curves for a contemporary, system-like presence.
Round letters such as C, G, O, and Q lean toward rounded-rectangular silhouettes, which creates a distinctive “pill-shaped” profile in text. The condensed width builds a strong vertical cadence, making lines appear dense and structured at larger sizes.