Sans Superellipse Pydal 11 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, wayfinding, posters, packaging, headlines, modern, utilitarian, clean, condensed, technical, space saving, clarity, modern branding, systematic geometry, neutral display, rounded corners, closed apertures, tall proportions, even rhythm, compact spacing.
This font is a tall, compact sans with monoline strokes and subtly rounded-rectangle geometry throughout. Curves read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, giving bowls and counters a squarish softness, while straight stems stay clean and consistent. The overall proportions are condensed with a relatively even vertical rhythm; uppercase forms are narrow and vertical, and lowercase shapes remain compact with closed or tight apertures. Terminals are mostly flat and clipped, and joins are crisp, producing a controlled, contemporary texture in text.
It performs well where space is limited and a compact, high-contrast silhouette is useful—UI labels, navigation elements, and condensed headings. The steady stroke weight and disciplined shapes also suit posters, packaging, and informational display typography that benefits from a modern, structured look.
The tone feels modern and functional, with a slightly technical, signage-like clarity. Its narrow stance and squared-round curves add a purposeful, engineered character rather than a friendly or calligraphic one.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed sans for clear, efficient setting, using rounded-rectangle curves to create a distinctive but controlled voice. The consistent stroke and restrained detailing prioritize uniformity and a clean, contemporary reading texture.
Round characters such as O/Q/0 and C/G show the superelliptical influence clearly, with softened corners and vertical emphasis. Numerals match the same tall, condensed construction, maintaining a consistent color when mixed into text.