Sans Superellipse Pybir 13 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bushman' by Gleb Guralnyk, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe, and 'Highriser' by Nicolas Deslé (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, modern, technical, utilitarian, industrial, minimal, space-saving, clarity, display impact, geometric voice, system feel, condensed, rounded corners, squared bowls, high contrast countershy, compact.
This typeface is a condensed sans with a firm, monoline stroke and compact proportions. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: bowls and counters feel squarish with softened corners, producing a superelliptical rhythm across round letters and numerals. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with minimal modulation and tight, efficient spacing that keeps word shapes narrow and vertical. The overall texture is dense and even, with consistent stroke weight and crisp joins that emphasize a functional, engineered look.
It performs best in headlines and short bursts of text where a compact, impactful presence is needed, such as posters, branding lockups, packaging, and signage. The condensed width helps fit more characters into tight horizontal space while keeping a strong, consistent typographic color.
The tone is modern and pragmatic, leaning technical and industrial rather than friendly. Its squared, rounded forms suggest contemporary signage and interface typography, delivering a straightforward, no-nonsense voice with a slightly futuristic edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving, high-impact sans with a geometric, rounded-rectangle construction. It prioritizes clarity and consistency, aiming for a contemporary, system-like voice that remains distinctive through its superelliptical curves and compact stance.
Round characters like C, O, and G read more like softened rectangles than circles, and many glyphs keep their verticals prominent, reinforcing a tall, compressed silhouette. Numerals follow the same squared-round construction, staying sturdy and highly legible at display sizes.