Sans Superellipse Pygav 10 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Clan' by FontFont; 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio; 'Amsi Pro', 'Amsi Pro AKS', and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix; 'Robusta' by Tilde; and 'Nuno' by Type.p (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, modern, utilitarian, confident, clean, compact, impact, space-saving, clarity, contemporary branding, condensed, geometric, rounded, square-shouldered, vertical.
A compact, heavy sans with geometric construction and subtly rounded corners. Curves read as superelliptical—more rounded-rectangle than circle—especially in forms like C, G, O, and the bowls of b/d/p/q. Strokes stay even and firm with minimal modulation, and terminals are mostly blunt, producing a crisp, engineered silhouette. Proportions are tall and tight with straightforward joins and a consistent, vertical rhythm; counters are kept open enough for clarity while still feeling dense and economical.
Well-suited to headlines and short bursts of text where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. The sturdy shapes and squared-round geometry also fit signage, labels, packaging, and identity work that benefits from a contemporary, industrial-leaning sans. It can work for brief UI or interface labels when space is tight and strong emphasis is desired.
The overall tone is modern and workmanlike, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its compact density and squared rounding evoke contemporary wayfinding and industrial branding—assertive without feeling aggressive, and clean without feeling delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact footprint, pairing geometric, rounded-rectangular forms with blunt terminals for a practical, contemporary feel. It prioritizes clarity and consistency over ornament, aiming for a strong typographic voice in display and branding contexts.
Uppercase forms feel particularly condensed and monoline, while lowercase keeps a simple, contemporary skeleton (single-storey a and g) that reinforces an efficient, functional look. Numerals follow the same compact logic, with sturdy shapes and clear differentiation that holds up in headline settings.