Sans Superellipse Pigis 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Heidth Variable' by Arkitype; 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech; 'Rockids' by Surotype; and 'Angmar', 'Delonie', and 'Headpen' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, condensed, poster, assertive, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, compact rhythm, blocky, compact, sturdy, squareish, rounded corners.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and tightly packed counters. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and terminals a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Strokes stay broadly even, with short, blunt terminals and minimal modulation; joins are crisp and interior shapes remain narrow and vertical. The overall rhythm is dense and columnar, with uppercase and figures reading especially stacked and sturdy.
Best suited to headlines and short text where dense width and high visual impact are desired, such as posters, signage, packaging, labels, and bold editorial callouts. In longer passages it will create a dark, compressed texture, so it performs strongest in display sizes and tight typographic layouts.
The tone is forceful and functional, leaning toward an industrial and workmanlike voice. Its condensed heft and squared curves evoke signage and labeling where impact matters more than delicacy, creating an assertive, no-nonsense impression.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space while preserving clarity through simple construction and consistent, squared-round forms. It prioritizes bold, sign-like readability and a cohesive industrial rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Round letters like O/Q show a squarish oval construction, and the lowercase keeps a similarly compact, upright skeleton. Numerals match the same rigid, condensed cadence, helping mixed text maintain a uniform, blocky texture.