Sans Superellipse Pykov 1 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, packaging, headlines, posters, wayfinding, modern, clean, technical, minimal, condensed, space saving, clarity, systematic design, geometric character, rounded corners, tall proportions, open counters, straight terminals, narrow apertures.
A tall, tightly proportioned sans with consistent stroke thickness and rounded-rectangle curves throughout. Vertical stems dominate, with compact bowls and softly squared corners that give round letters a superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Curves join stems cleanly, counters stay relatively open despite the narrow set, and terminals are mostly straight with occasional gentle rounding. The overall rhythm is disciplined and even, producing crisp word shapes in text and a strong, vertical texture in all-caps.
It performs best where space is tight and a clear vertical rhythm is desirable, such as interface labels, navigation/wayfinding, packaging copy, and condensed headlines. The even stroke weight and tidy geometry also make it a practical choice for short paragraphs, captions, and data-heavy settings where a compact footprint helps.
The font reads as contemporary and engineered, with a streamlined, no-nonsense voice. Its condensed stance and rounded-rect geometry add a subtle retro-futurist edge while keeping a neutral, utilitarian tone suited to information-forward design.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient sans with a distinctive rounded-rectangle skeleton—clean enough for functional typography while offering a recognizable geometric signature. Its consistent strokes and controlled curves suggest a focus on clarity, repeatable forms, and a modern system-like texture.
The lowercase shows single-storey forms where expected (notably the "a"), with compact ascenders and descenders that maintain a tidy line. Numerals share the same narrow, upright posture and rounded-rectangle construction, helping mixed text and data feel visually uniform.