Sans Superellipse Pikeb 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Alternate Gothic Pro EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Alternate Gothic' by Linotype, and 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, utilitarian, modern, confident, compact, space saving, impactful display, modern neutrality, geometric consistency, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, uniform strokes, high impact.
A condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and squared-off construction softened by subtly rounded corners. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters, giving round letters a superellipse-like feel rather than true circles. Terminals are largely flat and vertical/horizontal, producing a tight, efficient rhythm with minimal modulation. Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy, with short, economical extenders and a consistent, mechanical geometry across the set.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a compact footprint and strong presence are needed. It can work effectively for signage and packaging that benefits from a condensed, high-impact voice, and for short blocks of display text where dense color is desirable.
The overall tone is practical and assertive, with a contemporary, no-nonsense character. Its compact width and blocky forms create a sense of efficiency and control, reading as modern, industrial, and slightly architectural rather than friendly or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while maintaining a clean, modern surface. Its superellipse-influenced curves and flat terminals suggest an emphasis on engineered clarity, with a deliberate balance between strict geometry and softened corners for a contemporary display texture.
The font’s rounded-rectangle logic is especially apparent in bowls and curved joins, which appear engineered rather than drawn. The dense texture in text settings suggests it will feel strong and attention-grabbing, particularly at larger sizes where the softened corners become more noticeable.