Sans Superellipse Siles 3 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, magazine titles, branding, refined, classic, formal, literary, editorial tone, display impact, signature terminals, classic refinement, crisp, calligraphic, sculpted, tapered, vertical.
This typeface shows crisp, high-contrast strokes with pronounced thick–thin modulation and finely tapered terminals. Forms are compact and relatively narrow, with a steady vertical stress and clear, open counters that keep the texture articulate even at display sizes. Curves are smooth and controlled, while joins and terminals often sharpen into subtle points, creating a sculpted, chiseled feel. Uppercase proportions are stately and upright; lowercase maintains a conventional x-height with distinctive, slightly calligraphic entry/exit strokes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and titling where its contrast and sharp terminals can read clearly and add sophistication. It works well for editorial design, book covers, cultural branding, and identity systems that want a classic, authoritative voice with a contemporary crispness.
The overall tone is polished and literary, balancing elegance with a slightly dramatic edge. Its sharp terminals and strong contrast lend a sense of tradition and authority, while the compact rhythm keeps it feeling composed rather than ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver an elegant, high-contrast display voice with a compact footprint and a refined, carefully finished silhouette. It prioritizes stylish articulation in curves and terminals to create a distinctive editorial presence.
Distinctive pointed details appear on several letters (notably in the terminals and some descenders), giving the face a recognizable signature in headlines. Numerals follow the same contrast-driven logic, with curving figures that feel formal and suited to typographic settings rather than utilitarian UI use.