Sans Superellipse Pylap 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: ui text, code ui, technical docs, data tables, labels, utilitarian, technical, clean, retro, editorial, clarity, consistency, space saving, system feel, grid alignment, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact, even rhythm, open counters.
This typeface is built from compact, rectilinear strokes softened by rounded corners, giving curves a squarish, superelliptic feel rather than fully circular bowls. Stems maintain an even thickness with minimal modulation, and terminals are clean and blunt, keeping the texture steady across lines. The overall proportioning is space-efficient and consistent, with tidy apertures and counters that remain readable at text sizes. Figures and capitals share the same disciplined geometry, producing a uniform, grid-friendly presence.
It suits interface typography where alignment and consistent character widths matter, such as code editors, developer tools, terminals, and settings panels. The clear, compact forms also work well in technical documentation, tables, forms, captions, and product labeling where space is limited but legibility is required.
The tone is pragmatic and no-nonsense, with a lightly retro, system-like flavor reminiscent of terminal and code aesthetics. Its rounded-rectangle curves add a touch of friendliness without becoming playful, keeping the voice controlled and technical. The consistent rhythm lends an orderly, engineered feel that reads as dependable and precise.
The design appears intended to deliver a straightforward, highly consistent reading texture with geometry optimized for grids and alignment-heavy layouts. By combining rectilinear construction with softened corners, it aims to balance strict utility with a subtly approachable voice for on-screen and informational typography.
The squarish rounds in letters like C, O, and Q create a distinctive silhouette, while straight-sided forms and compact spacing reinforce a structured, almost modular appearance. Diacritics and dots appear simple and geometric, matching the font’s overall restraint and clarity in running text.