Sans Superellipse Rikiw 3 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui, signage, branding, packaging, posters, techy, futuristic, clinical, minimal, modernization, interface clarity, geometric consistency, space saving, rounded corners, monoline, condensed, geometric, squared rounds.
A condensed, monoline sans with a superellipse construction: bowls and counters read as rounded rectangles, while stems stay straight and evenly weighted. Corners are consistently softened, giving closed forms like O, D, and 0 a squarish, capsule-like profile rather than pure circles. Curves transition cleanly into straight segments with minimal modulation, and terminals are generally flat, keeping the texture crisp and uniform. The lowercase is built with compact proportions and simple, architectural joins, and the numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic for a cohesive alphanumeric rhythm.
Well-suited for interface labels, dashboards, and product UI where a streamlined, engineered look is desired. It also works effectively for signage, wayfinding, and contemporary branding systems that benefit from condensed proportions and a consistent rounded-rect geometry. For print, it’s a strong choice for headlines, packaging, and short informational text where a modern, technical tone is appropriate.
The overall tone feels modern and technical, with a controlled, almost industrial neatness. Its squared-round geometry suggests digital interfaces and engineered products more than editorial warmth, projecting a calm, efficient, contemporary voice.
The design appears intended to translate superellipse geometry into a practical sans, prioritizing consistency and a clean, constructed feel. By pairing condensed proportions with rounded-square forms, it aims to read as contemporary and precise while staying approachable through softened corners.
The family’s identity is driven by the repeated rounded-corner motif across letters and figures, producing a distinctive rectangular rhythm in words. The tight, vertical emphasis and clean spacing make the design read like a purpose-built UI/display sans, especially at larger sizes where the superellipse shapes are most evident.