Sans Superellipse Pybas 8 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Korolev' by Device and 'Opinion Pro' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui text, wayfinding, editorial, data display, brand systems, modern, neutral, clean, technical, functional, space efficiency, system clarity, geometric cohesion, neutral utility, contemporary tone, condensed, monoline, squared-round, geometric, high legibility.
This is a condensed, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and tightly controlled geometry. Strokes are even with minimal modulation, terminals are clean and mostly straight-cut, and curves resolve into squarish bowls rather than perfect circles. Uppercase forms are compact and efficient, with a tall, narrow stance and open counters; the lowercase shows a high x-height with simple, utilitarian shapes and short joins. Numerals follow the same squared-round logic, keeping a consistent rhythm and texture in running text.
It suits interface typography, dashboards, and product labeling where space efficiency and consistent rhythm matter. The condensed build also works for signage and wayfinding, as well as editorial subheads, captions, and compact brand systems that need a clean, contemporary voice.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, leaning toward a technical, system-like clarity rather than expressive warmth. Its squared-round curves add a subtle friendliness while maintaining a precise, engineered feel.
The design appears intended to provide a space-saving sans with high functional clarity, using rounded-rectangular geometry to keep forms recognizable and cohesive across the character set. It balances a technical, modular construction with softened corners to remain approachable in continuous reading.
In text settings the narrow proportions create a dense, economical line without looking cramped, thanks to generous internal counters and straightforward letterforms. The superelliptical bowls and rounded corners give the texture a distinctive "soft-rectangular" cadence that reads consistently across caps, lowercase, and figures.