Sans Superellipse Pibaj 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mervato' by Arterfak Project, 'Paper Tiger' by Fenotype, 'Noison' by Lone Army, 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype, and 'NS Gibswing' by Novi Souldado (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, retro, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, headline, impact, space saving, clarity, retro feel, sturdy tone, compact, blocky, squared, rounded corners, dense.
A compact, heavy sans with squared, superellipse-like bowls and consistently rounded corners. Strokes remain largely uniform, producing dense color and a strong vertical rhythm, while apertures are kept relatively tight. Curves tend toward flattened arcs rather than fully circular forms, and joins feel sturdy and engineered. The overall spacing is economical, supporting narrow setting without appearing spindly.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where impact and space efficiency matter. It works well for signage, packaging, and branding systems that benefit from a bold, industrial voice and a dense, attention-grabbing texture. For smaller text, its tight apertures suggest using generous size or leading to preserve clarity.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a distinctly retro-industrial flavor. Its condensed, blocky shapes project urgency and confidence, making text feel direct and emphatic. The rounded-rectangle geometry adds a controlled, manufactured character rather than a friendly softness.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans built around rounded-rectangle geometry, prioritizing compact width, strong presence, and consistent texture. Its sturdy construction suggests an aim toward practical, assertive communication in editorial and promotional settings.
In longer samples, the tight counters and compact proportions create strong texture and impact, especially at larger sizes. The numerals match the same squared, robust construction, reinforcing a cohesive, signage-like voice across letters and figures.