Sans Superellipse Pylos 3 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: signage, packaging, posters, headlines, ui labels, modernist, technical, minimal, retro, architectural, space saving, systematic, modern display, condensed, rounded terminals, geometric, superelliptic, clean.
This typeface has a condensed, monoline construction with softly squared curves that read as rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) forms. Strokes maintain an even thickness and end in rounded terminals, giving counters and bowls a smooth, engineered feel. The uppercase is tall and narrow, with simple, geometric joins and a consistent rhythm; the lowercase follows the same logic with compact, rounded shapes and straightforward, single-storey forms where applicable. Numerals match the vertical, condensed proportions and keep the same rounded-corner geometry for a cohesive texture in running text.
Well-suited for display settings where a compact footprint is useful, such as headlines, posters, packaging, and wayfinding. The clean, monoline build and controlled shapes also make it a good candidate for short UI labels, interfaces, and technical or editorial callouts where a distinctive but orderly voice is desired.
The overall tone feels modern and functional, with a subtle retro-industrial flavor reminiscent of signage, labeling, and mid-century display typography. Its rounded-square geometry and narrow stance project precision and efficiency while still appearing approachable due to the softened corners.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving, geometric sans with softened rectangular curves—combining strict structure with rounded terminals to keep the feel friendly and legible in display sizes.
Many letters emphasize verticality, producing a tight, column-like texture in paragraphs. The rounded corners are consistent across rounds and straights, helping the font maintain a uniform, system-like appearance even in mixed-case text and numerals.