Sans Superellipse Pygol 9 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bal 2024' by Ikioda Design Office, 'Black River' by Larin Type Co, 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe, and 'SAA Series C' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, ui labels, branding, packaging, signage, modern, friendly, utilitarian, techy, clean, compact impact, soft geometry, clear labeling, modern branding, rounded, compact, geometric, soft, high-contrast counters.
A compact sans with a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes appear largely uniform with firm, squared terminals, creating a sturdy, blocky silhouette despite the gentle curvature. Counters are open and rounded, and the overall rhythm is tight and orderly, with a slightly condensed stance and clear differentiation between straight-sided letters and curved forms. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic, reading cleanly at display sizes.
Well-suited to headlines and short-form copy where a compact, high-impact sans is desired. The rounded, sturdy shapes work especially well for UI labels, navigation, product branding, and packaging—contexts that benefit from clear, contemporary letterforms with a softer edge.
The tone is modern and practical, balancing a technical, UI-like clarity with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry. It feels confident and straightforward rather than delicate, making it suitable for contemporary, product-forward messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver strong legibility and presence in a condensed footprint, using superelliptical curves to soften a utilitarian, geometric structure. It aims for a contemporary voice that can feel both technical and approachable.
Curves tend to resolve into smooth, squarish bowls rather than true circles, giving the font a distinctive “rounded block” identity. The lowercase shows simple, functional shapes with minimal modulation and a consistent, engineered feel across the set.