Sans Superellipse Pileg 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albireo' by Cory Maylett Design, 'Schmalfette CP' by CounterPoint Type Studio, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Mongoose' by Kostic, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, sports graphics, condensed, assertive, industrial, retro, poster-like, space saving, high impact, geometric clarity, display emphasis, blocky, compact, tall, square-shouldered, tight spacing.
A tall, compact sans with heavy strokes and tightly enclosed counters. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and arches a squared, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Terminals are clean and blunt, with mostly straight-sided verticals and minimal modulation, producing a dense, uniform texture. The lowercase stays sturdy and simplified, while numerals and capitals maintain consistent width discipline and strong vertical emphasis for impactful lines of text.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, title cards, packaging, and bold brand applications. It can also work for signage or wayfinding where condensed width helps fit more characters per line, though the dense interior spaces favor larger sizes for maximum clarity.
The overall tone is loud and utilitarian, with a compressed, high-impact rhythm that reads as headline-first. Its squared rounding and dense color suggest an industrial, sports, or signage sensibility with a slight retro poster flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using squared-round forms and blunt terminals to stay geometric and forceful while remaining clean and contemporary.
In the sample text, the tight apertures and small counters create a strong black mass, especially in multi-line settings. The superelliptical curvature keeps the design from feeling purely rigid, adding a controlled softness at corners without becoming friendly or casual.