Sans Superellipse Pibif 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ft Thyson' by Fateh.Lab, 'Leftfield' by Fenotype, 'Helvegen' by Ironbird Creative, 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH, and 'Manifest' by Yasin Yalcin (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, wayfinding, industrial, sporty, techy, punchy, utilitarian, impact, space-saving, modernity, robustness, clarity, condensed, rounded, blocky, square-rounded, compact.
A compact sans with square-rounded, superellipse-inspired construction and consistent heavy strokes. Curves resolve into softened corners rather than true circles, giving counters a rounded-rectangle feel (notably in O, D, and 0). Terminals are mostly flat with gentle corner radiusing; joins stay firm and geometric, producing a sturdy, engineered rhythm. Proportions are condensed with short apertures and tight internal spaces, and the figures match the letters’ blocky, rounded-rect geometry for a cohesive texture in mixed settings.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks where its dense, blocky forms can deliver impact—posters, branding marks, packaging panels, and signage/wayfinding. It can work in text at larger sizes where the compact counters remain clear and the strong rhythm is an advantage.
The overall tone is tough, functional, and contemporary, with a slightly athletic, machine-made character. Its rounded corners temper the severity of the geometry, keeping it approachable while still feeling assertive and high-impact.
Likely designed to deliver maximum presence in a condensed footprint, pairing heavy, geometric strokes with softened corners to balance strength and friendliness. The consistent rounded-rectangle motif suggests an intent to feel modern and systematized, with dependable legibility for display-forward typography.
Distinctive details include the squared-off bowls and counters, a compact shoulder structure in letters like n and h, and a generally closed, space-efficient design that reads as dense in text. The punctuation and numerals follow the same blunt, rounded-rect language, supporting a uniform, no-nonsense appearance.