Sans Superellipse Pygar 14 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Alternate Gothic Pro EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Alternate Gothic' by Linotype, and 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, utilitarian, compact, technical, modern, space efficiency, impactful display, geometric clarity, industrial tone, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, high impact, closed apertures.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off curves and softened corners, giving many counters and bowls a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) feel. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and the overall rhythm is tight, with short extenders and dense spacing that keeps words visually cohesive. Round letters like C, O, and Q read as squarish ovals, while joins and terminals tend toward flat cuts rather than tapered endings, reinforcing a sturdy, engineered geometry. The lowercase shows a large x-height with simple, efficient forms and mostly closed apertures, contributing to a solid, dark texture in text.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and signage where a compact, forceful word shape is needed. It can also work in branding and packaging that benefits from an industrial, engineered aesthetic, particularly in space-constrained layouts where condensed letterforms help maintain impact.
The font projects a pragmatic, workmanlike tone—confident, no-nonsense, and built for impact in limited space. Its squared curves and compact proportions add an industrial, technical flavor that feels contemporary rather than playful or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual strength in a compact footprint, using superelliptical round forms and uniform strokes to maintain consistency and clarity. Its geometry prioritizes a sturdy, contemporary texture that reads as technical and utilitarian in short-to-medium display text.
The strong, uniform weight creates high presence at display sizes, while the compact shapes can make interior counters feel tight in dense settings. The squarish round forms and blunt terminals produce a distinctive "stamped" or "manufactured" impression across both caps and lowercase.