Sans Superellipse Pymol 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, condensed, industrial, retro, punchy, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, display clarity, geometric consistency, rounded corners, blunt terminals, compact, sturdy, tall ascenders.
This typeface is tightly condensed with tall proportions and compact counters, giving it a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes are largely monolinear, and terminals are blunt with subtly rounded corners, producing a squared-off, superelliptic feel in curved letters. Curves are restrained and controlled rather than fluid, and joins stay crisp, which keeps the texture even at larger sizes. The lowercase shows relatively tall ascenders and simple, efficient construction, while figures are narrow and sturdy with consistent weight.
It works best for short, high-impact text where space is limited—headlines, posters, labels, and wayfinding. The compressed width and sturdy shapes make it suitable for branding and packaging systems that need a compact, emphatic typographic voice.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a slightly retro, signage-like presence. Its condensed stance and squared curves create a confident, industrial voice that feels pragmatic rather than friendly or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space while staying clean and highly repeatable. Its squared, softened curves suggest a geometric approach aimed at strong display readability and a pragmatic, modernist tone.
The face maintains a consistent, compact color across mixed-case setting, with minimal flourish and an emphasis on repeatable geometric shapes. The rounded-rectangle curvature helps prevent the forms from feeling harsh despite the tight width and heavy color.