Sans Superellipse Pynay 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Broadside' by Device, 'Black River' by Larin Type Co, 'Antiquel' by Lemonthe, and 'Goldana' by Seventh Imperium (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, packaging, industrial, condensed, utilitarian, confident, contemporary, space saving, impact, clarity, technical tone, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, blocky, sturdy.
A compact sans with tall, condensed proportions and a strong, even stroke weight. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: bowls and counters read as squarish superellipses with softened corners rather than pure circles. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, with minimal modulation and clean joins that keep the texture steady in lines of text. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, with open apertures and simple, sturdy forms; overall spacing feels tight and efficient, reinforcing a dense, vertical rhythm.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks where a dense, impactful voice is needed, such as posters, packaging, and wayfinding. It can also work for UI labels and product marks when compact width and strong presence are priorities.
The tone is pragmatic and assertive, with an industrial, engineered feel that suggests signage and functional labeling. Its squared-round shapes add a slightly retro-technical flavor while staying modern and no-nonsense.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a space-saving width, using rounded-rectangle anatomy to create a distinctive, technical personality while preserving legibility and consistent texture.
The numerals and capitals maintain the same condensed, squared-curved construction, producing a consistent, uniform color in headings. The punctuation and dots appear simple and robust, matching the font’s blunt terminal behavior and emphasizing clarity over delicacy.