Sans Superellipse Pybir 1 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Frio' by Lamatas un Slazdi, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Etelka' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, confident, sporty, space saving, high impact, modern utility, signage clarity, geometric cohesion, squared, rounded, compact, punchy, clean.
A compact, condensed sans with a squared, superelliptical construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, and straight stems keep a consistent, heavy stroke presence. Terminals are mostly flat and crisp, with corners softened just enough to avoid sharpness, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel. Counters are relatively tight and openings are controlled, producing a dense, high-impact texture in headlines while maintaining clear silhouettes.
Best suited to short to medium-length display settings where dense, high-contrast word shapes are desirable: headlines, posters, sports or industrial branding, packaging fronts, and signage. It can also work for UI labels or navigation where space is tight and a strong, compact voice is needed.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an industrial, signage-like confidence. Its rounded-square forms add a friendly softness to an otherwise strict, mechanical rhythm, landing between sporty display energy and pragmatic utility.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal width, using rounded-square geometry to keep forms modern, solid, and highly recognizable at a glance. Its restrained detailing suggests a focus on straightforward readability and a cohesive, system-like look across letters and numbers.
Distinctive superellipse shaping is especially apparent in round letters (C, O, Q) and in numerals, where the forms stay compact and blocky. The condensed proportions and firm horizontals create strong alignment and a consistent rhythm across mixed-case text, with punctuation and digits matching the same robust, squared logic.