Sans Superellipse Pigez 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type and 'Aptly' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, assertive, sporty, retro, condensed, space saving, high impact, graphic clarity, headline focus, blocky, monoline, rounded corners, closed apertures, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and a strongly vertical stance. Strokes are monoline and dense, with counters shaped like rounded rectangles that keep curves tight and controlled rather than circular. Many letters show narrowed apertures and firmly squared terminals, giving the alphabet a stacked, poster-like rhythm. The lowercase is sturdy and high, with short extenders and small, rounded interior spaces; numerals follow the same compressed, solid construction for a consistent texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, title cards, packaging callouts, and signage where compact width and strong presence are advantages. It can also work for logos and badges that need a condensed, blocky voice, especially when given enough spacing to keep internal shapes open.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, industrial edge. Its tight curves and dense color read as confident and energetic, evoking sports headlines, bold signage, and modern retro display typography.
The design appears intended to maximize impact within a narrow footprint, using controlled rounded-rectangle forms to keep characters bold, uniform, and highly graphic. Its consistent monoline construction and tight apertures prioritize a solid silhouette and strong emphasis over delicate detail.
Because the counters and apertures are small, the font builds a very dark typographic color and benefits from generous tracking and line spacing in longer settings. The rounded-rectangle geometry stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive, engineered feel.