Sans Superellipse Pynaf 13 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Robusta' by Tilde and 'Obvia Condensed' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, packaging, posters, headlines, modern, neutral, technical, clean, efficient, space saving, systematic design, modern utility, ui clarity, condensed, squared-round, minimal, crisp, geometric.
A condensed sans with a squared-round (superellipse) construction, combining straight stems with smoothly rounded corners and oval counters. Strokes are even and consistent, producing a clean, low-friction texture in text. Curves on letters like C, G, O, and Q feel more like rounded rectangles than circles, while joins and terminals remain plain and unembellished. The lowercase shows compact proportions with a straightforward two-storey “a,” single-storey “g,” and tall, simple ascenders that reinforce a tidy vertical rhythm. Figures are similarly restrained and monolinear, matching the compact, utilitarian spacing and proportions.
Well suited for space-conscious settings where clarity and economy matter, such as interface labels, dashboards, signage, and navigation systems. The condensed proportions also make it effective for headlines and packaging where vertical presence and efficient line breaks are desirable without resorting to heavy weight for impact.
The overall tone is modern and matter-of-fact, with a subtle industrial or UI-minded crispness. Its condensed stance and squared-round curves give it an efficient, engineered feel rather than a friendly or expressive one, making it read as practical and contemporary.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, contemporary sans for functional communication, using superelliptical geometry to add a subtle signature while keeping the overall voice neutral. It balances strict, straight-sided structure with softened corners to maintain legibility and a controlled, modern texture.
Distinctive superelliptical rounds create a consistent family resemblance across caps, lowercase, and numerals, especially visible in O/Q and the bowl shapes in b/d/p/q. Diacritics are not shown, and punctuation is only minimally represented in the sample, but the general drawing suggests a systematized, grid-friendly approach to form and spacing.