Sans Superellipse Pynir 9 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rice' by Font Kitchen and 'Azbuka' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, packaging, posters, headlines, modern, technical, clean, neutral, efficient, space economy, clarity, systematic tone, geometric identity, monoline, condensed, rounded corners, compact, geometric.
This typeface is a compact, monoline sans with tight proportions and a tall, vertical stance. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle logic: bowls and counters read as squarish superellipses with softened corners rather than perfect circles, giving O/C/G and the lowercase rounds a controlled, engineered feel. Strokes stay even throughout with minimal modulation, terminals are largely flat and blunt, and joins are crisp, producing a steady texture in continuous text. Numerals and capitals share the same condensed, disciplined rhythm, with clear, open counters and restrained apertures that maintain clarity at display sizes.
It works well for space-conscious typography such as UI labels, navigation, dashboards, and product or equipment graphics where a compact width helps fit information. The steady stroke weight and open counters also make it effective for headlines, posters, and packaging that benefit from a clean, contemporary voice. In longer settings it will deliver a uniform, orderly color, especially in larger text sizes.
The overall tone is modern and utilitarian, with a slightly industrial, system-font sensibility. Its rounded-rect geometry softens the austerity just enough to feel approachable while still reading as technical and efficient. The condensed rhythm adds urgency and economy, making it feel suited to information-first communication.
The design appears intended to provide a streamlined sans that maximizes economy of space while retaining a distinctive rounded-rectangle geometry. By keeping contrast low and details restrained, it prioritizes consistency and a clear, modern texture suited to contemporary interfaces and informational display.
Lowercase forms keep a straightforward construction with simple bowls and compact shoulders, and punctuation/dots appear small and precise. Round glyphs consistently avoid fully circular shapes, reinforcing a coherent superelliptical identity across letters and figures.