Sans Superellipse Pimef 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether, and 'Aeternus' by Unio Creative Solutions (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, condensed, punchy, utilitarian, retro, space saving, attention grabbing, signage clarity, bold branding, compact, rectilinear, rounded corners, high impact, poster-ready.
A tightly condensed sans with heavy vertical stress and a compact footprint. Curves are built from softened, squared-off forms, giving rounds like O/C and bowls a superellipse feel rather than true circles. Strokes stay essentially uniform, with blunt terminals and minimal modulation; counters are narrow and the interior space is kept economical. The lowercase is tall and sturdy, and details such as the short crossbars and compressed apertures emphasize vertical rhythm and dense color on the page.
Best suited to display settings where strong impact and tight line lengths matter—headlines, posters, signage, labels, and packaging. It can also work for short UI labels or section headers when a compact, forceful voice is needed, but its dense texture is most effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and pragmatic, with a slightly retro, industrial flavor. Its compressed geometry reads like signage and display typography meant to command attention quickly, while the rounded-rectangle shaping keeps it from feeling sharp or aggressive.
Designed to maximize presence in minimal horizontal space, pairing condensed proportions with rounded-rectilinear construction for a sturdy, contemporary take on classic condensed grotesques. The intent appears focused on fast recognition, consistent texture, and high-impact messaging in display typography.
The design maintains consistent width discipline across the set, producing an even, column-like texture in words. The numerals and capitals share the same condensed stance, supporting tight composition where space is limited and contrast needs to come from mass and silhouette rather than delicate detail.