Sans Superellipse Pyris 8 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, packaging, headlines, posters, modern, techy, clean, systematic, retro-futurist, geometric clarity, space efficiency, technical voice, distinctive silhouette, rounded corners, squared curves, tall proportions, closed apertures, compact spacing.
This typeface is built from monoline strokes with a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction: straight verticals and horizontals meet in softened corners, and curves tend to flatten into squarish bowls rather than fully circular forms. Proportions are tall and compact, with relatively narrow letterforms and restrained sidebearings that create an efficient, columnar rhythm. Counters are generally tight and apertures lean toward the closed side, while terminals are consistently rounded, giving the whole set a controlled, engineered feel. Numerals follow the same geometry, with simple, sturdy shapes and uniform stroke weight.
It suits interface labeling, dashboards, wayfinding, and other environments that benefit from compact, consistent letter shapes. The distinctive geometry also works well for branding headlines, posters, and packaging where a modern, technical voice is desired.
The overall tone feels contemporary and technical—clean, disciplined, and slightly retro-futuristic due to the rounded-rectilinear curves. It communicates precision and order more than warmth, but the softened corners keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to translate a rounded-rectilinear, system-like geometry into a readable sans, balancing strict construction with softened corners for a polished, contemporary identity.
Distinctive superelliptical curves show up across bowls and arches, producing a recognizable “squared-round” silhouette at both display sizes and in running text. The compact letter shapes and tight interior spaces make the texture look dense and structured, especially in longer lines.