Sans Superellipse Agrik 3 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'Athletic Pro' by Mandarin, 'Enamelplate' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Libel Suit' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, signage, condensed, industrial, utilitarian, retro, assertive, space saving, impact, modernist, sturdy, compact, blocky, rounded-corner, high-contrast colorless.
A condensed, heavy sans with mostly uniform stroke weight and rounded-rectangle shaping throughout. Counters are tight and vertical emphasis is strong, with squared terminals softened by small radiused corners. Curves resolve into superellipse-like forms (notably in O/C/G/Q and the bowls), while joins remain crisp and rectilinear, giving the letters a compact, engineered rhythm. Uppercase proportions are tall and narrow; the lowercase is similarly narrow with a large x-height, short ascenders, and minimal descenders for an efficient texture in lines of text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster typography, packaging, labels, and wayfinding where space is tight and a strong vertical presence is desired. It can work for brief subheads or pull quotes, but extended small-size text may feel dense due to narrow proportions and tight counters.
The overall tone is direct and functional, with a slightly retro, signage-like presence. Its dense, compressed stance reads confident and no-nonsense, leaning toward industrial and editorial display rather than delicate or friendly moods.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility in narrow widths by combining sturdy monoline construction with rounded-rectangle forms. The consistent geometry and compact spacing suggest a focus on efficient, space-saving display typography with a clear, engineered look.
Apertures and counters are small, which increases color and impact but can reduce clarity at very small sizes. The numerals follow the same condensed, rounded-rect geometry, and the lowercase single-storey forms (e.g., a) reinforce a simplified, practical character.