Sans Superellipse Pyral 3 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Conthey' and 'Conthey Inline' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, modern, utilitarian, technical, retro, clean, space saving, clarity, systematic, industrial tone, display utility, condensed, rounded, superelliptic, compact, geometric.
This typeface is a compact, condensed sans with monoline strokes and a soft, superelliptic construction. Curves tend to resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls rather than perfect circles, while verticals stay firm and straight, producing a disciplined rhythm. Corners are consistently softened, terminals read as clean cut, and counters are tight but clear, creating a dense, efficient texture in both caps and lowercase. Numerals follow the same narrow, rounded-geometry logic, with simple, sturdy forms suited to compact settings.
It performs best in headlines, short text, and display settings where condensed width is valuable—such as posters, packaging, signage, and brand marks. The consistent monoline construction and rounded-rect geometry also suit UI labels, dashboards, and technical or editorial layouts that want a clean, space-saving voice.
The overall tone feels modern and functional with a subtle retro-industrial flavor, reminiscent of signage and device labeling. Its narrow proportions and rounded geometry balance friendliness with precision, giving it a pragmatic, engineered character rather than a playful one.
The design appears intended to provide a space-efficient sans that stays neutral and readable while adding character through superelliptic, rounded-rectangle forms. It prioritizes consistency and a compact footprint, aiming for a contemporary industrial look that remains approachable.
Letter shapes emphasize verticality and uniform stroke behavior, which helps maintain consistency across mixed-case text. The design’s compact width and tight internal spaces create strong word shapes at larger sizes, while the rounded-square curves add a distinctive silhouette in display use.