Sans Superellipse Pidoh 3 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, retro, playful, display, quirky, midcentury, impact, space-saving, retro tone, friendly display, geometric consistency, rounded, condensed, chunky, soft, geometric.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are largely uniform, giving the letterforms a sturdy, poster-like density, while bowls and counters read as tall superellipses rather than perfect circles. Terminals are smoothly rounded and sometimes slightly tapered, creating a rhythmic, sculpted texture in text. The narrow proportions and compact spacing produce a strong vertical cadence, with distinctive, simplified shapes in characters like the single-storey a and g and the rounded, closed forms in numerals.
This font suits display roles where a compact, high-impact voice is needed—headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and storefront-style signage. Its condensed build helps fit more characters into narrow spaces while keeping a friendly, retro visual tone.
The overall tone feels retro and upbeat, with a friendly, slightly whimsical personality. Its rounded geometry evokes mid-century signage and advertising, balancing approachability with a bold, attention-grabbing presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-efficient display sans built from rounded-rectangle forms, prioritizing distinctive silhouette and an approachable vintage flavor over neutral, long-form readability.
The font’s tall, rounded apertures and compressed widths make words feel tightly packed and energetic. Numerals and capitals share the same compact, soft-edged logic, supporting a cohesive set for headings and short bursts of text.