Sans Superellipse Pygan 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Alternate Gothic' by Bitstream, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Alternate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Alternate Gothic' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, ui labels, assertive, modern, utilitarian, industrial, no-nonsense, space-saving, headline impact, clarity, condensed, blocky, sturdy, compact, dense texture.
This is a tightly condensed sans with heavy, even strokes and a compact footprint. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle forms, giving counters and bowls a squarish softness rather than true circularity. Terminals are mostly flat and decisive, with minimal modulation and a consistent, sturdy rhythm that favors legibility at larger sizes. The overall texture is dense and vertical, with short apertures and compact internal spaces that reinforce a poster-like presence.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging callouts, and signage where a narrow width and strong weight help maximize impact. It can also work well for sports, editorial banners, UI labels, and other situations needing compact, emphatic typography. For long-form text, the dense rhythm and tight counters are likely better reserved for short bursts rather than continuous reading.
The font projects a condensed, high-impact voice that feels direct and utilitarian. Its tone is assertive and attention-grabbing without becoming playful, reading as modern and slightly industrial.
The design appears intended to pack strong letterforms into limited horizontal space while maintaining a clear, uniform presence. The rounded-rectilinear construction suggests a goal of keeping the shapes friendly enough to read quickly, but firm enough to hold up in bold display settings.
The numerals share the same condensed, blocky construction and read clearly at display sizes. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, functional feel with sturdy stems and simplified joins, keeping the overall color consistent across mixed-case settings.