Sans Superellipse Pygel 14 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Din Condensed' by ParaType, 'Core Sans D' by S-Core, 'Artico' by cretype, and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, authoritative, utilitarian, modern, condensed, space saving, clarity, impact, modern utility, compact, monoline, rectilinear, squared, rounded corners.
A compact sans with monoline strokes and a distinctly squared, superelliptical construction. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a tight, engineered feel. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with minimal modulation and a consistent, vertical rhythm. The narrow proportions and short apertures create dense texture in text, while the spacing stays straightforward and functional.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact text where tight width and strong presence are helpful. It can also work well for signage, packaging, and brand wordmarks that benefit from a compact, engineered look and consistent stroke weight.
The tone is direct and no-nonsense, with a mechanical, signage-like confidence. Its squared rounds and condensed stance read as pragmatic and contemporary rather than friendly or decorative, projecting authority and efficiency.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a clean, modern silhouette. Its superelliptical construction suggests an intention to feel systematic and industrial, with simplified shapes that reproduce clearly at display sizes.
Uppercase forms stay rigid and compact, and the lowercase follows with similarly squared bowls and restrained openings, producing a uniform, blocky word shape. Numerals match the same geometry and weight, supporting a cohesive typographic color across mixed content.