Sans Superellipse Pyris 5 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, headlines, signage, posters, branding, tech, clean, modular, futuristic, industrial, systematic, modernize, streamline, digitize, rounded corners, squared bowls, compact, geometric, open apertures.
A compact, geometric sans built from straight strokes and rounded-rectangle curves. Corners are consistently softened, producing squarish bowls and superellipse-like rounds rather than true circles. Strokes are monoline and evenly weighted, with a restrained, engineered rhythm and relatively tight internal counters. Terminals are mostly flat and squared-off, contributing to a crisp, modular texture in text.
Works well for interface labels, navigation, and compact headings where a clean, engineered voice is desirable. It also suits posters, wayfinding, and tech-oriented branding that benefits from a squared-rounded geometric silhouette and steady, low-contrast stroke behavior.
The overall tone feels technical and contemporary, with a subtle retro-digital flavor. Its controlled curves and squared geometry read as precise and utilitarian, suggesting interfaces, instrumentation, and modern industrial branding rather than warmth or calligraphy.
The design appears intended to translate rounded-rectangle geometry into a practical sans for modern display and short-text settings. By standardizing corner radii, stroke weight, and proportions, it aims for a consistent, system-like feel that remains legible while projecting a technical identity.
Several capitals emphasize squared geometry (notably the rounded-rect O/Q forms and the compact, flattened curves in C/S). The numeral set follows the same system: simple, open shapes with squared turns and minimal ornamentation, keeping a consistent, schematic look across letters and figures.