Sans Superellipse Pinib 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cosmic Lager' by Vozzy and 'Buyan' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, authoritative, condensed, sporty, tactical, space saving, impact, modernity, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compact, tall.
A compact, vertically oriented sans with heavy strokes and a tight, condensed footprint. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) shapes, giving bowls and counters a squared, softened geometry rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly straight and blunt, with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation, producing an even, dense texture in text. Uppercase forms are tall and narrow, while lowercase keeps similarly compressed proportions with simple, sturdy construction and small, rectangular counters.
Works best for headlines, posters, and other short-to-medium display settings where condensed width and strong mass are advantageous. It is well suited to packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style signage where a compact line length and emphatic presence are needed, and it can also fit sports and performance branding that benefits from a tough, engineered look.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a no-nonsense presence that reads as industrial and performance-driven. Its squared rounding adds a controlled, engineered feel rather than friendliness, creating a confident, signage-like voice suited to bold statements.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed space, using squared superellipse forms to create a modern, machine-made silhouette. Its consistent, heavy construction prioritizes bold readability and a unified block texture for display typography.
Spacing and interior counters are relatively tight, so the face holds together as a dark, continuous rhythm at display sizes. The superelliptical rounding is consistent across letters and numerals, which helps maintain a cohesive, system-like aesthetic across mixed-case text.