Sans Superellipse Ponab 13 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grand' by North Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, modern, assertive, space saving, high impact, modern utility, systematic geometry, blocky, compact, sturdy, neutral, crisp.
A compact, tightly condensed sans with a monoline build and squared-off, softly rounded corners. Curves are drawn with a superelliptical feel—more like rounded rectangles than pure circles—giving bowls and counters a controlled, engineered geometry. Terminals are clean and flat, apertures are relatively narrow, and spacing is economical, creating a tall, efficient texture in lines of text. Numerals share the same narrow proportions and sturdy stroke presence, reading clearly at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and other space-constrained display settings where a strong, condensed voice is needed. It also fits packaging, labeling, and wayfinding applications that benefit from compact width and high visual firmness.
The overall tone is pragmatic and industrial, with a modern, no-nonsense voice. Its compact proportions and controlled geometry convey efficiency and authority, leaning more functional than expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and economy of space through a condensed silhouette and engineered, rounded-rectilinear forms. It aims for clear, consistent texture and a contemporary industrial feel rather than calligraphic nuance.
In the sample text, the condensed width and strong vertical rhythm make long lines feel dense and poster-like. Round letters such as O and Q appear squarish with softened corners, and the punctuation follows the same straightforward, unadorned construction.