Sans Superellipse Penik 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Schmalfette CP' by CounterPoint Type Studio, 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Brecksville' by OzType., and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, condensed, poster-ready, assertive, retro, impact, space-saving, modernize, utility, blocky, compact, vertical, monoline, rounded-corners.
A compact, tightly condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and softly squared (superellipse-like) curves. The verticals dominate, producing a tall, stacked rhythm with short crossbars and small counters that stay open enough to read at display sizes. Terminals are blunt and clean, with rounded-rectangle shaping in bowls and curves (notably in C, G, O, and S), giving the face a sturdy, engineered feel. Lowercase forms are simple and upright, with single-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a high, straight-shouldered n/m construction that reinforces the vertical texture.
Best suited to display settings where space is limited but presence is needed—headlines, posters, labels, and signage. It can also work for bold branding elements and short UI/wayfinding callouts, while longer text will likely feel heavy and dense at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian—built for impact rather than delicacy. Its compressed proportions and blocky, softened geometry suggest a retro-industrial voice reminiscent of signage, sports, and headline typography, while staying modern and streamlined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in narrow widths, combining a compressed skeleton with softened rectangular curves for a strong, contemporary-industrial look that remains approachable rather than sharp.
Spacing appears tight and the dense stroke mass creates strong word shapes, especially in all-caps. Numerals follow the same condensed, sturdy construction, reading as practical and consistent with the letterforms.