Sans Superellipse Pimas 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Denso Sans', 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype; and 'Hype vol 2' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, headline, modern, assertive, space saving, high impact, modern utility, brand presence, compact, geometric, monoline, blocky, vertical stress.
A compact, tightly condensed sans with a strongly vertical stance and uniform, monoline stroke weight. The forms are built from squared-off curves and rounded-rectangle counters, giving bowls and terminals a superelliptical feel rather than purely circular geometry. Proportions are tall with minimal sidebearings, and the overall rhythm is dense and even, optimized for stacking words and maintaining consistent color. Curves are controlled and slightly squarish, while joins and terminals read clean and blunt without decorative finishing.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where space is limited and impact is needed, such as posters, signage, editorial titling, and packaging. It can also work for logos and wordmarks that benefit from a compact footprint and strong typographic color; for long-form reading, its density is more effective in short bursts than extended text.
The font projects an assertive, utilitarian tone that feels modern and industrial. Its dense texture and squared curves give it a disciplined, no-nonsense voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging and compact branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a narrow measure, using sturdy monoline strokes and squared, superelliptical curves for a contemporary, engineered look. Its consistent construction prioritizes clarity and visual uniformity in bold, space-efficient typography.
Round letters retain noticeable squareness in their interior counters, and many characters emphasize straight-sided construction, reinforcing a compressed, vertical silhouette. The numerals and capitals carry the same condensed, block-forward presence, keeping mixed-case settings visually consistent.