Sans Superellipse Rakiv 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Marteau' by Little Giant, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Lady Fame Sans' by Redy Studio, 'Monopol' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Heroic Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, condensed, utilitarian, modern, industrial, assertive, space saving, modern display, systematic, high impact, clarity, compact, tall, clean, monoline, rounded.
A compact, tall sans with a strongly condensed footprint and uniform stroke weight. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle/superellipse forms, giving counters and bowls a softened geometry rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly squared-off with subtle rounding, and vertical stems dominate, producing a tight rhythm and a prominent vertical emphasis. The overall texture is even and dense, with clear separation between straight and curved segments and consistent, restrained rounding throughout.
Works best for headlines, subheads, and short blocks where space is tight and a strong vertical rhythm is desirable. It can be effective in posters, branding wordmarks, packaging, and signage systems that benefit from a compact, engineered look. In longer text, it will tend to build a dense texture, making it more suitable for display-led layouts than comfortable reading at small sizes.
The tone is modern and pragmatic, with an industrial, poster-ready presence. Its narrow, upright stance feels efficient and no-nonsense, while the rounded-rectangle curves add a slightly friendly, engineered smoothness rather than warmth or playfulness. The result reads as contemporary and assertive, suited to attention-grabbing but controlled typography.
Likely designed to deliver a space-efficient, contemporary display sans with a consistent, engineered geometry. The superellipse-based curves and controlled rounding suggest an intent to balance strict, modern structure with just enough softness to keep forms approachable, while maintaining a compact, high-impact silhouette.
The condensed proportions create a high information density and a strong column-like cadence in running text. Round letters (such as O/Q and related forms) appear more squared and verticalized, reinforcing the structured feel. Numerals follow the same compact, monoline logic and match the overall tight, vertical rhythm.