Sans Superellipse Rageg 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Compilation Grotesk' by Estudio Calderon, 'Compacta' by ITC, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Coolvetica' and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic, and 'Bee' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, condensed, industrial, poster-ready, authoritative, retro, space-saving impact, bold display, systematic geometry, strong branding, compressed, monoline, vertical, squared-round, sturdy.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and a compact, vertical rhythm. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) geometry, giving bowls and counters a squared-round feel rather than a purely circular one. Terminals are generally flat and blunt, joins are clean, and the overall silhouette is crisp and blocky. Lowercase forms are similarly narrow with simple construction, and the numerals follow the same condensed, monoline structure for a consistent texture in mixed settings.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, titles, and high-impact editorial callouts where a strong, condensed voice is needed. It also works well for branding, packaging, and signage systems that benefit from tall letterforms and a compact footprint.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an industrial, utilitarian voice that reads as confident and slightly retro. Its compressed proportions and squared-round curves create a disciplined, mechanical energy that feels suited to impact-driven messages rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a condensed structure with squared-round, superellipse-based curves for a modernized industrial look. It prioritizes a consistent, sturdy texture and clear silhouettes for attention-grabbing display settings.
The condensed width produces a strong vertical emphasis and allows long words to fit into tight horizontal spaces. Because the shapes are dense and the counters are relatively compact, the face tends to look best when given breathing room through generous tracking and line spacing, especially at smaller sizes.