Sans Superellipse Pikuv 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, assertive, poster-ready, utilitarian, impact, compression, clarity, modernity, utility, blocky, compact, tall, sturdy, high-impact.
This typeface is built from tall, compact letterforms with a strongly vertical stance and tightly drawn proportions. Strokes are consistently heavy and even, with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) counters and corners that read as softened rather than sharply geometric. Curves are minimal and controlled, producing a blocky rhythm; bowls and apertures stay relatively narrow, and joins remain clean and simple. Uppercase forms are particularly monolithic, while lowercase keeps the same compressed structure with straightforward, single-storey shapes where applicable.
Best suited to large sizes where its dense color and tall proportions can deliver maximum impact—headlines, posters, storefront/signage, labels, and bold branding lockups. It can also work for short UI labels or navigation elements when ample spacing is used, but it is less comfortable for extended reading.
The overall tone is forceful and functional, with a gritty, industrial confidence. Its compressed, heavy presence feels urgent and attention-seeking, leaning toward headline and signage energy rather than conversational text.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact condensed voice that stays clean and contemporary while retaining a rugged, utilitarian feel. Its rounded-rectangle construction suggests a deliberate move toward compact, modular forms that reproduce with strong presence across print and display contexts.
The sample text shows strong word-shape contrast driven by narrow internal spaces and tall silhouettes, which increases impact but can reduce clarity when tightly set. Numerals follow the same compact, upright construction and maintain a consistent, sturdy color on the page.