Sans Superellipse Pylas 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code ui, terminals, data tables, interfaces, labels, technical, utilitarian, retro, clean, orderly, clarity, system design, screen use, alignment, rounded corners, squared rounds, stencil-like joins, open apertures, straight-sided curves.
This typeface uses straight-sided strokes with rounded corners and rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls, producing a crisp, engineered look. Curves tend to resolve into flattened arcs rather than fully circular forms, and terminals are clean and blunt with consistent stroke endings. Counters are roomy and apertures stay fairly open, keeping letters legible even with the compact, gridlike rhythm implied by equal character widths. Overall spacing and proportions feel disciplined and modular, with a steady vertical stress and a restrained, geometric construction.
It is well-suited to contexts that benefit from strict alignment and predictable spacing, such as coding environments, terminal-style UI, data tables, and technical documentation. The clean forms and open counters also make it a practical choice for compact labels, diagrams, and interface elements where quick scanning matters.
The tone reads functional and technical, with a subtle retro computing flavor thanks to its squared-round shapes and even cadence. It feels pragmatic and systematic rather than expressive, suggesting clarity, data, and interface-driven communication.
The design intention appears to be a modern, screen-friendly workhorse with a controlled, modular build and softened geometry for approachability. By combining rigid structure with rounded corners, it aims to stay highly functional while avoiding the harshness of purely rectilinear lettering.
The design balances roundedness with rigidity: many glyphs appear built from verticals/horizontals plus softened corners, creating a distinctive “rounded-rectangle” geometry. The numerals match the letterforms in this same squared-round logic, supporting a consistent, instrument-panel feel across alphanumerics.