Sans Superellipse Pigaf 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Coastal' by Arkitype and 'Conthey' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, industrial, retro, loud, sporty, space saving, high impact, display clarity, geometric unity, condensed, blocky, compact, rounded corners, superelliptic.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, producing a compact, dark texture, while counters are tight and geometric rather than open or calligraphic. Curves tend toward squarish bowls (notably in C, G, O/Q, and the lowercase), and joins are firm and simplified. The lowercase shows a tall x-height with short ascenders/descenders, keeping word shapes dense and headline-forward; numerals follow the same sturdy, superelliptic logic for consistent color.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where compact width and high impact are priorities. It works well for logos, packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from dense, sturdy letterforms and a clear geometric voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a slightly retro, poster-like punch. Its compact width and heavy weight feel energetic and loud, leaning toward sports, industrial labels, and attention-grabbing signage rather than quiet reading. The rounded geometry adds approachability without losing the tough, engineered character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in limited horizontal space, using a superelliptic, rounded-rectangle skeleton to keep forms consistent and modern. Its tall lowercase and tight counters suggest a focus on bold display typography with a strong, uniform rhythm.
Spacing appears designed to hold a tight, even rhythm at large sizes, creating strong vertical emphasis and a pronounced block of text. The squarish rounding gives it a distinctive footprint compared with purely circular grotesks, helping it stand out in short phrases and bold typographic compositions.