Sans Superellipse Pykog 5 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, dashboards, signage, packaging, headlines, modern, clean, technical, neutral, efficient, space saving, systematic look, clarity, modern utility, condensed, superelliptical, rounded corners, square-leaning, open apertures.
This typeface is a condensed, monoline sans with a distinctly superelliptical construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters rather than true circles. Strokes maintain an even thickness with minimal modulation, and terminals are clean and blunt, producing a crisp, engineered texture. Capitals are tall and compact with tight internal spacing; rounds like C, G, O, and Q read as softened squares, while diagonals (A, V, W, Y) are straight and steep. Lowercase follows a straightforward, utilitarian build with simple forms, compact bowls, and clear joins, creating an even rhythm in text.
It works well for UI and product typography where space is limited, such as navigation, tables, dashboards, and labeling. The condensed build also suits posters, packaging, and headlines that need a modern, structured look without heavy weight. It can perform in wayfinding or environmental graphics where a compact width helps fit longer strings into constrained areas.
The overall tone is contemporary and functional, with a calm, no-nonsense voice. Its squared-round geometry suggests a tech-oriented, industrial sensibility while staying friendly enough for everyday interface and brand settings. The condensed proportions give it a focused, efficient feel suited to information-dense layouts.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving sans with a consistent, superelliptical geometry that feels modern and systematic. It prioritizes uniform stroke behavior and tidy, squared-round forms to create a dependable workhorse for contemporary graphic and interface use.
Counters stay relatively open for a condensed style, helping maintain clarity at text sizes. Numerals appear similarly compact and geometric, matching the squared-round logic seen in the letters and reinforcing a cohesive, system-like appearance.