Sans Superellipse Rakif 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Cairoli Now' by Italiantype, 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech, 'Athletic Pro' by Mandarin, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, ui labels, industrial, modern, utilitarian, condensed, technical, space saving, system clarity, modern utility, graphic impact, clean, linear, compact, squared-round, high-contrast-free.
A compact, condensed sans with a monoline stroke and squared-round (superelliptic) construction that keeps curves tight and corners softly radiused. Proportions are tall and economical, with narrow letterforms and generous vertical reach; counters are small but consistently shaped, creating an even, disciplined texture in text. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, while curves (notably in C, O, Q, and S) read as rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles, reinforcing a streamlined, engineered feel. Numerals follow the same narrow, upright logic, maintaining consistent stroke thickness and a crisp silhouette.
Best suited to space-conscious display settings where vertical clarity and compact width matter: headlines, posters, wayfinding, packaging panels, and interface labels. It can also work for short informational copy where a crisp, condensed texture is desired, especially in layouts that benefit from tall, tidy word silhouettes.
The overall tone is efficient and no-nonsense—modern, slightly industrial, and quietly technical. Its condensed rhythm and squared curves evoke labeling, signage, and contemporary system graphics rather than expressive or handwritten warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern condensed sans that stays highly uniform and practical, using superelliptic curves to keep forms sturdy and controlled. It prioritizes compactness and consistency for clear, system-like typography in contemporary applications.
In the sample text, the narrow set produces strong vertical cadence and tight word shapes, giving headlines a stacked, poster-like presence without ornamental detail. The punctuation and diacritics visible (such as the apostrophe and colon) match the same pared-back, rectilinear language, supporting a cohesive typographic voice.