Sans Superellipse Pyliw 2 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albireo' and 'Albireo Soft' by Cory Maylett Design, 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, and 'Manual' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, wayfinding, ui labels, packaging, modern, clean, technical, efficient, neutral, space saving, systematic design, contemporary clarity, signage utility, geometric tone, condensed, squared-round, vertical stress, high contrast counters, compact.
This typeface is a condensed sans with a monoline construction and a distinctly squared-round skeleton: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms, producing compact bowls and narrow apertures. Strokes maintain consistent thickness with crisp terminals, and the overall rhythm is vertical and tightly spaced, giving capitals a tall, economical presence. Round letters like O and Q read as superelliptical rather than circular, while diagonals (A, V, W, X) are straight and sharply articulated. Numerals follow the same compact geometry, with uniform stroke behavior and a restrained, utilitarian finish.
It works best for space-conscious display and short text—headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and signage—where a tall, compact footprint is an advantage. In interface contexts it can serve well for labels and navigation elements that benefit from a clean, engineered look. For long passages, generous sizing and spacing will help maintain openness in the counters.
The overall tone is modern and disciplined, leaning toward a functional, technical voice rather than expressive or handwritten. Its condensed posture and squared-round curves suggest efficiency and clarity, with a slightly industrial, wayfinding-adjacent feel.
The design appears intended to deliver a streamlined, contemporary sans with a distinctive rounded-rect geometry, balancing strictness and approachability. By pairing condensed proportions with superelliptical curves and monoline strokes, it aims for a clear, efficient voice suitable for modern graphic systems.
The narrow internal spaces and relatively tight apertures make the font feel dense at smaller sizes, while the consistent stroke and simplified shapes keep it orderly in larger settings. The lowercase shows a straightforward, contemporary construction with minimal modulation and clear differentiation between similar forms.