Sans Superellipse Tikul 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, editorial, handmade, rustic, friendly, casual, quirky, add texture, humanize, evoke print, save space, condensed, rounded, soft corners, rough edges, inked.
A narrow, compact sans with rounded-rectangle geometry and softly squared counters. Strokes are low-contrast and mostly monolinear, but their edges show deliberate irregularity—slight wobble, blunted terminals, and uneven ink texture that reads like printed or stamped lettering. Curves stay controlled and closed, with rounded corners rather than true circles, and the overall rhythm is tidy despite the roughened contour. Uppercase and lowercase maintain simple, workmanlike constructions, with a tall, condensed posture and clear, straightforward numerals.
Works well for headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where a condensed footprint and handmade texture are desirable. It suits posters, packaging, labels, menus, and editorial pull-quotes that benefit from a friendly, slightly rugged tone and strong vertical presence.
The font feels approachable and handmade, balancing a utilitarian condensed structure with a warm, imperfect surface. Its slightly distressed, inky finish adds a human, analog character that suggests craft, small-batch printing, or casual editorial tone rather than polished corporate neutrality.
The design appears intended to merge a practical condensed sans skeleton with an intentionally imperfect, inked outline—capturing the feel of analog print while staying legible and orderly. It aims for everyday usability with added personality through texture and softened, squarish rounding.
The condensed proportions create strong vertical momentum and efficient line-length, while the softened corners keep it from feeling rigid. Texture is consistent across glyphs, giving headlines a cohesive “printed” voice; at very small sizes the rough edges may visually thicken or chatter, so it tends to shine best when given enough size to show its character.