Sans Superellipse Rakes 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Area' by Blaze Type, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Neue Rational Condensed' by René Bieder, and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, ui labels, packaging, condensed, modern, clean, utilitarian, technical, space-saving, clarity, systematic form, contemporary styling, monoline, rounded corners, tall proportions, open apertures, crisp terminals.
A condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and rounded-rectangle geometry throughout. Curves are drawn as smooth superellipse-like arcs, giving counters a softly squared feel rather than true circles, while stems remain straight and even. Terminals are clean and mostly blunt, with minimal modulation and generous internal whitespace for the width. The rhythm is narrow and vertical, with clear, simple construction in both capitals and lowercase.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, and compact typographic settings where space is limited but clarity is still important. The narrow width and clean forms also work well for signage, UI labels, and packaging text that benefits from a contemporary, efficient voice.
The overall tone is modern and functional, with a slightly engineered feel from the rounded-rectangular curves and tight, upright stance. It reads as confident and straightforward, leaning more toward contemporary utility than warmth or nostalgia.
The design appears intended to provide a space-saving sans with a cohesive rounded-rectangle construction, balancing compactness with legibility. Its consistent stroke treatment and systematic curves suggest a focus on contemporary display and interface-oriented typography.
The condensed fit creates strong vertical emphasis, and the rounded-square bowls (notably in letters like B, D, O, P, and b) help maintain a consistent, systematized look. Numerals follow the same tall, narrow logic, supporting uniformity in interfaces and dense layouts.