Sans Superellipse Raras 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kaneda Gothic', 'Rama Gothic', and 'Rama Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type and 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, condensed, modernist, functional, clean, urban, space saving, modern clarity, geometric cohesion, neutral voice, monolinear, closed apertures, rounded corners, compact, crisp.
A condensed sans with monolinear strokes and rounded-rectangle construction in the bowls and counters. Curves read as softened superellipses rather than perfect circles, giving letters like O, C, and G a squared-off roundness. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with minimal modulation and a consistent stroke rhythm. The lowercase is compact and efficient, with tight apertures and simple, utilitarian shapes; figures match the same narrow, streamlined proportion.
This font suits space-conscious display settings such as headlines, posters, and storefront or wayfinding applications where vertical emphasis and compact width are beneficial. It can also work in branding and packaging where a modern, condensed sans can add impact without expanding layout width.
The overall tone is pragmatic and contemporary, projecting a straightforward, no-nonsense voice. Its compressed stance and squared-round curves suggest an urban, engineered sensibility—more informational than expressive, but still approachable due to the softened geometry.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, contemporary sans optimized for visual efficiency and consistent geometric cohesion. Its rounded-rectangle curves and restrained detailing prioritize clarity and uniform rhythm in short to medium-length text and prominent display lines.
The narrow set width creates strong vertical emphasis and economical line length. Round letters maintain a consistent squarish curvature, helping the design feel cohesive across caps, lowercase, and numerals.