Sans Superellipse Pygow 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'SK Merih' by Salih Kizilkaya, 'Ggx89' by Typodermic, 'Buyan' by Yu Type, and 'Probeta' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, modern, utility, direct, space saving, high impact, geometric clarity, systematic look, geometric, rounded-square, tall caps, uniform stroke, compact counters.
A condensed sans with tall, compact proportions and a tight rhythm. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, with corners subtly softened into rounded-rectangle turns rather than sharp joins. Round letters (O, Q, C) read as squarish superellipses, and bowls and counters stay narrow, giving the face a dense, vertical texture. Terminals are mostly straight and flat, with minimal modulation and clean, engineered geometry across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
It performs best in short to medium-length display settings where a strong, compact word shape is useful—headlines, poster typography, packaging, and signage. The condensed build helps fit copy into tight horizontal spaces while maintaining a solid, high-impact presence.
The overall tone is firm and utilitarian, with a contemporary, industrial feel. Its squared curves and compressed spacing convey efficiency and authority more than warmth, making it feel suited to functional labeling and bold statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-saving sans with superelliptic rounding, combining geometric clarity with a slightly softened, contemporary edge for practical display and identity work.
Lowercase forms keep a compact, closed-in feel, with short extenders and restrained apertures that emphasize density. Numerals follow the same squared-round construction, staying clear and sturdy for display use, while punctuation and dots appear simple and assertive.