Sans Superellipse Pykum 5 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, dashboards, wayfinding, packaging, editorial, clean, technical, neutral, modern, minimal, space saving, clarity, system design, modern utility, softened geometry, rounded corners, compact, geometric, crisp, rational.
A compact, geometric sans with monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle construction in the curves. Round letters like O, C, and G read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, with gently squared shoulders and smooth joins. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, counters are open, and spacing feels measured, giving lines a tidy, engineered rhythm. Numerals follow the same restrained geometry, with simple, legible forms and consistent stroke behavior across the set.
Well-suited to interface typography, data-heavy layouts, and concise labeling where a compact footprint and consistent shapes help maintain clarity. It also works for signage and packaging systems that benefit from a modern, structured look, and for editorial subheads or captions where a clean, geometric texture is desirable.
The overall tone is modern and pragmatic, with a calm, no-nonsense voice. Its rounded geometry softens the technical feel, keeping it approachable while still reading as precise and contemporary.
The design appears intended to deliver a straightforward, space-efficient sans with a subtly softened, superelliptical geometry. It prioritizes consistent stroke logic, clear counters, and a controlled rhythm for dependable reading in contemporary graphic and product contexts.
In text, the tight proportions and even stroke weight create a steady texture that stays composed at larger sizes. Curved forms maintain a slightly squarish silhouette, which gives the face a distinctive, systemlike character without becoming stylized or quirky.