Sans Superellipse Sikop 3 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, retro, industrial, poster-ready, punchy, space-saving impact, display emphasis, constructed geometry, signage clarity, tall, compact, monolinear, rounded ends, ink-trap feel.
A tall, condensed sans with a compact footprint and squared-rounded (superelliptic) construction. Strokes read largely uniform, with gentle rounding at corners and terminals that keeps the forms from feeling harsh despite the tight width. Counters are narrow and vertically oriented, and many joins appear slightly notched or pinched, creating an ink-trap-like tension at interior corners. Overall spacing is economical, producing a dense, rhythmic texture with strong vertical emphasis.
This font is best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where a strong vertical rhythm and space efficiency are advantages. It works well for posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and signage-style applications where compact width and high visual presence are desired.
The tone is assertive and graphic, mixing utilitarian signage energy with a faint vintage display flavor. Its compressed proportions and rounded-rect geometry feel engineered and modern, while the narrow counters and sharp vertical cadence give it a purposeful, industrial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using a rounded-rect geometry to stay friendly and contemporary while maintaining a taut, engineered structure. Subtle corner pinches add character and help preserve clarity in tight apertures typical of condensed display faces.
The numeral set follows the same condensed logic, staying tall and simplified for quick recognition. Round letters lean toward rounded-rectangle shapes rather than circles, and diagonals are used sparingly and cleanly, reinforcing a controlled, constructed aesthetic.