Sans Superellipse Pykad 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: coding, terminal ui, data tables, ui labels, technical documentation, technical, retro, utilitarian, minimal, systematic, clarity, alignment, system ui, modern retro, rounded, squared, compact, sturdy, rational.
A monospaced sans with a squared, superelliptical construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and terminals, giving letters a soft-cornered, engineered feel. Strokes are largely uniform and verticals read sturdy, while counters stay open and clean at text sizes. The design is compact and evenly paced, with short-armed joins and simplified forms that keep each glyph visually centered within its fixed width. Numerals and capitals share the same disciplined geometry, producing a consistent, grid-friendly rhythm.
Well suited to coding and terminal-style interfaces where fixed-width alignment matters, as well as dashboards, data tables, and settings screens that benefit from predictable spacing. It also works for technical documentation, schematics, captions, and compact labeling where clarity and consistent rhythm are priorities.
The overall tone feels technical and pragmatic, with a hint of retro computing and industrial labeling. Its rounded corners soften the austerity, but the strict spacing and simplified shapes keep it firmly in a functional, no-nonsense register.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, readable monospaced voice with a rounded-rect geometry that feels contemporary yet reminiscent of classic system type. Its consistent widths and simplified shapes suggest a focus on alignment, clarity, and dependable reproduction across small UI and text contexts.
Round characters like C, G, O, and Q lean toward squarish ovals rather than true circles, reinforcing the superellipse theme. Diagonal forms (K, V, W, X, Y) are narrow and controlled, and the digit set matches the same squared-round logic for a cohesive, code-like texture.