Sans Superellipse Byres 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hype vol 2' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sleek, modernist, architectural, minimal, space saving, modern display, geometric clarity, systematic consistency, condensed, monoline, rectilinear, rounded corners, airy.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with monoline strokes and a strong vertical rhythm. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a superelliptical feel rather than circular forms. Terminals are clean and mostly squared-off with softened corners, and joins stay crisp, producing a narrow, column-like texture in text. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, functional structure with slim apertures and compact counters, while numerals echo the same elongated, rectilinear proportions.
Best suited to headlines, titles, posters, and branding where height and narrowness help fit long words into tight widths. The clean, geometric construction also works well for packaging and signage, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is sleek and contemporary, with a refined, engineered character that reads as modern signage or editorial display. Its narrow, upright stance feels precise and controlled, leaning toward a cool, metropolitan mood rather than expressive or handwritten warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving condensed voice with a distinctly geometric, superelliptical construction. It prioritizes a consistent vertical rhythm and a polished, contemporary look that stands out in display settings while remaining structurally straightforward.
Spacing appears relatively open for such a condensed design, helping prevent the vertical strokes from collapsing into a dark band. The font’s rounded-rectangle construction stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a uniform, system-like aesthetic that becomes most distinctive at larger sizes.