Sans Superellipse Pinev 3 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Cord Nuvo' by Designova and 'Evanston Tavern' by Kimmy Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, retro, technical, assertive, utilitarian, space saving, strong impact, systematic feel, signage clarity, condensed, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, high contrast forms.
A condensed, heavy sans with a squared-off, superellipse geometry: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and terminals rather than true circles. Strokes maintain an even, monoline feel, with tight interior counters and crisp outside corners softened by consistent rounding. The rhythm is vertical and compact, with tall uppercase proportions, short lowercase bodies, and generally narrow sidebearings that keep words dense and efficient. Numerals and punctuation follow the same blocky, rounded-corner construction for a cohesive, engineered texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and punchy subheads where its compact width and strong stroke presence maximize impact in limited space. It also works well for signage, packaging callouts, and brand marks that want an engineered, retro-industrial feel with clear, consistent letterforms.
The overall tone reads industrial and technical, with a subtle retro signage flavor. Its compact, squared curves give it a purposeful, no-nonsense voice that feels at home in functional labeling and bold system-style typography.
The font appears designed to combine space-saving condensed proportions with a rounded-rectangle construction, producing a sturdy, system-like sans that stays visually consistent across letters and numbers. Its forms prioritize uniformity and punch over airy openness, aiming for bold legibility and a distinctive technical character.
The design’s superellipse construction creates distinctive bowls in letters like O/C/D and a squarish softness that remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. The condensed width and tight apertures can make long text feel dense, but it delivers strong presence and uniform color in larger settings.