Sans Superellipse Pikab 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech, 'Chuterolk' by Namara Creative Studio, and 'DIN 2014' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, condensed, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, modern, space saving, high impact, clear signage, modern utility, uniform, compact, blocky, crisp, sturdy.
A condensed, heavy sans with compact proportions and a tall, vertical stance. Strokes are broadly uniform with squared terminals softened by subtle rounding, giving counters a rounded-rectangle feel. Curves are controlled and restrained, and many forms lean on straight-sided geometry for a tight, efficient rhythm. Spacing is economical and the overall color is dense and even, holding strong at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact text where space is limited and strong emphasis is needed. It works well for posters, signage, packaging callouts, and bold brand applications that benefit from condensed width and an even, sturdy texture. For long reading, it’s likely most comfortable in larger sizes or with generous line spacing due to its dense color.
The tone is forceful and practical, with an industrial straightforwardness that reads as modern and no-nonsense. Its condensed build and firm shapes convey urgency and authority, making it feel suited to attention-grabbing, functional messaging rather than delicate or expressive typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and efficient fit in narrow columns while keeping forms clean and highly legible. Its rounded-rectilinear construction suggests a goal of modern clarity with a slightly engineered, utilitarian edge.
Numerals and capitals maintain the same compact, column-like construction as the lowercase, reinforcing a consistent, sign-like texture. Round letters (such as O/C/G) stay slightly squared in silhouette, and diagonals (A/V/W/X) are tight and steep, emphasizing vertical momentum.