Sans Superellipse Pekoh 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Mercurial' by Grype, 'Masifa Rounded' by Hurufatfont, 'Britva' by Juraj Chrastina, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Movida' by ROHH, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, assertive, sporty, friendly, impact, space saving, rounded, condensed, blocky, compact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, even color and strong vertical emphasis. Counters are tight and mostly rectangular, and curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls and terminals, giving round letters a squared-off feel. The lowercase shows simplified, single-storey forms with a tall, solid presence, while figures and capitals maintain the same blocky rhythm and tight spacing for a cohesive, impact-forward texture.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, headlines, and brand marks where compact width and strong weight help maximize impact in limited space. It also fits packaging, labels, and wayfinding/signage applications that benefit from sturdy, high-contrast presence against backgrounds.
The overall tone is bold and unapologetic, mixing utilitarian toughness with a slightly playful softness from the rounded corners. It reads as confident and attention-grabbing, with a retro-industrial flavor that suggests signage, sports branding, and bold editorial display.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a compact footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to balance toughness and approachability. Its consistent stroke weight and tight counters prioritize bold silhouettes and a uniform typographic color for large-scale communication.
The condensed proportions and narrow apertures create strong word shapes at large sizes, while the heavy mass can close up in smaller settings. The squarish bowls and rounded terminals keep the texture uniform, making it particularly effective in short bursts where consistent density and punch are desirable.