Sans Superellipse Bynam 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, sleek, retro-modern, technical, minimal, space-saving, modernization, display clarity, geometric uniformity, systematic tone, monoline, tall, rounded corners, superelliptic, geometric.
A tightly condensed sans with monoline strokes and a tall, vertical stance. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls and counters, giving letters like O, D, and U a squared-yet-soft geometry. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with gentle rounding at corners; joins stay crisp and controlled. The lowercase is compact and tidy, with simple, single-storey forms (notably a and g), and punctuation/dots follow the same squared-rounded logic. Numerals mirror the typeface’s narrow proportions, with straight-sided shapes and softened corners for a consistent, engineered rhythm.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where a condensed, space-saving voice is needed without losing personality. It works well for branding systems, packaging, signage, and editorial display settings that benefit from a clean, modern-industrial look and strong vertical rhythm.
The overall tone is streamlined and disciplined, balancing a retro display flavor with a contemporary, utilitarian clarity. Its narrow, upright presence reads efficient and architectural, with a subtle sci‑fi/technical edge created by the rounded-rect curves and strict vertical emphasis.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, attention-efficient sans that feels engineered and contemporary while nodding to vintage condensed grotesques. The superelliptic rounding suggests a deliberate move toward a softer, more refined geometry without introducing decorative flourishes.
The font’s identity relies on the interplay between straight vertical stems and softly squared bowls, producing a distinctive silhouette at larger sizes. Spacing in the samples feels even and deliberate, supporting continuous text while keeping a display-like character.