Sans Superellipse Rilim 3 is a light, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, posters, logos, packaging, fashion, editorial, luxury, dramatic, refined, impact, elegance, modernity, brand voice, editorial tone, condensed, hairline, delicate, sleek, crisp.
A sharply condensed display face with pronounced thick–thin contrast and hairline terminals. Stems are tall and straight, counters are tight, and round letters read as narrow ovals with smooth, controlled curvature. Joins and shoulders are clean and minimal, giving the forms a pared-back, contemporary feel; several glyphs show subtle calligraphic stress and elegant, tapered finishes that heighten the vertical rhythm. Numerals follow the same narrow, high-contrast logic, with slender diagonals and small, precise bowls.
Best suited to large sizes where the hairlines and contrast can shine—editorial headlines, fashion lookbooks, poster titling, brand marks, and premium packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or section openers where a striking, condensed voice is desired, but is less ideal for dense body text.
The overall tone is elegant and high-fashion, combining a modern, minimal silhouette with dramatic contrast for a couture/editorial edge. It feels poised and premium, with a slightly theatrical flair that reads as sophisticated rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern luxury display voice: extremely vertical proportions, controlled curves, and high contrast that emphasize elegance and impact while keeping detailing restrained and contemporary.
The extreme verticality creates a strong columnar rhythm in text, and the thinnest strokes can visually fade at smaller sizes or on low-contrast backgrounds. Circular forms (like O/Q/0) are especially stylized as elongated, refined ovals, reinforcing a sleek, runway-like presence.