Sans Superellipse Rikus 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazine, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, fashion, modernist, dramatic, elegant, distinctiveness, condensed impact, modern elegance, editorial voice, condensed, vertical, monoline accents, sharp joints, open counters.
This typeface is an extremely condensed, vertical sans with pronounced stroke contrast: hairline horizontals and joins pair with much heavier vertical stems. Curves are built from taut, rounded-rectangle geometry, producing narrow oval counters and a clean, engineered rhythm. Terminals are crisp and largely unadorned, and the overall spacing feels tight and columnar, emphasizing height and slenderness. Numerals follow the same logic, with thin links and heavier uprights that keep the set visually consistent.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, magazine mastheads, and other large-size editorial typography where its tall silhouette and contrast can be appreciated. It can also work for branding systems that need a distinctive condensed voice, particularly in wordmarks, packaging labels, and promotional layouts.
The overall tone is sleek and editorial, with a refined, high-fashion sharpness. Its tall proportions and stark contrast create a dramatic, upscale feel that reads as modern and intentional rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver a contemporary condensed look with fashion-grade contrast and a controlled, superelliptical curvature system. It prioritizes striking vertical rhythm and a clean, modern surface for display settings.
The contrast-driven construction makes horizontal elements visually delicate, while the strong verticals keep word shapes structured and architectural. Round letters like O/C and figures like 0/8 appear especially narrow, reinforcing the typeface’s compressed, display-forward personality.