Sans Superellipse Pygan 9 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, and 'Ordax' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, condensed, industrial, authoritative, utilitarian, sporty, space-saving impact, modern utility, strong emphasis, compact display, square-rounded, blocky, compact, sturdy, high-impact.
A compact sans with squared, superellipse-like curves and a strongly vertical stance. Strokes are heavy and uniform, with tight internal counters and a generally closed, dense texture in text. Terminals are mostly flat and squared-off, while bowls and shoulders soften into rounded-rectangle geometry rather than true circles. The lowercase shows single-storey forms for a and g, short ascenders, and a single-storey, descendered y, keeping the overall rhythm brisk and space-efficient. Numerals are robust and straightforward, matching the same squarish rounding and compact proportions.
Well suited to space-constrained headlines, poster typography, and bold labeling where strong presence is needed in a narrow measure. It can work for branding and packaging that wants a modern, industrial edge, and for signage or wayfinding where compact width is helpful.
The overall tone is direct and forceful, with a contemporary, no-nonsense voice. Its condensed, blocky shapes read as practical and modern, suggesting urgency and emphasis without feeling decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, pairing heavy, uniform strokes with rounded-rectangle curves for a contemporary, engineered feel. The letterforms prioritize clarity and punch over delicate detail, aiming for strong headline performance.
The superelliptical rounding is especially noticeable in curved letters like C, G, O, Q, and S, which feel more squared than circular. The density and narrow set create a strong vertical pattern, making the font visually assertive even at moderate sizes.