Sans Superellipse Ponon 10 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic P', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', and 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, signage, industrial, condensed, modern, sporty, assertive, space saving, high impact, systematic geometry, modern utility, blocky, squarish, rounded corners, compact.
A condensed sans with sturdy, even strokes and a squared, superelliptical construction. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, giving letters like O, C, and G a compact, engineered feel rather than a circular one. Terminals are mostly flat and orthogonal, and the overall rhythm is tight, with narrow interior spaces and firm vertical emphasis. Lowercase forms are simplified and compact, with short ascenders/descenders relative to the tall x-height, and numerals follow the same squared, utilitarian geometry.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where a compact footprint and strong presence are useful. It can work for branding systems, packaging, and sports or industrial-themed graphics, as well as signage where condensed width helps fit more characters into limited space.
The tone is direct and no-nonsense, leaning industrial and contemporary. Its compressed proportions and rigid geometry feel energetic and forceful, suggesting speed, efficiency, and impact rather than softness or delicacy.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in a compressed width while maintaining a consistent, squared-round skeleton. Its simplified shapes and uniform stroke behavior suggest an intention toward clarity, efficiency, and strong visual authority in display settings.
The design relies on consistent rectangular curves across cases, creating a cohesive, system-like texture in text. Tight apertures and dense counters increase the sense of solidity and make the font feel best when given enough size and spacing to breathe.