Sans Superellipse Pilaz 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Plak', 'Neue Plak Display', and 'Placard Next' by Monotype; 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether; and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, assertive, condensed, poster-like, space-saving impact, strong display, modern utility, brand presence, blocky, compact, rounded corners, uniform stroke, high impact.
A compact, condensed sans with monoline construction and softened, superellipse-like curves. Strokes are heavy and even, with counters that stay relatively narrow, producing a dense, vertical rhythm. Round letters (O, C, G) read as rounded rectangles, while straight-sided forms keep crisp edges and squared terminals. The lowercase shows a tall, sturdy presence with short extenders, and the numerals follow the same tight, upright geometry for a consistent, signage-friendly texture.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where a dense, high-impact texture is an advantage—posters, sports and team branding, labels, and bold signage. It can also work for UI banners or navigation where space is tight and emphasis is needed, but it will be less comfortable for extended small-size reading due to its narrow counters and heavy color.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a sporty, industrial edge. Its tight proportions and heavy mass create a confident, no-nonsense voice that feels built for impact rather than subtlety. The softened corners keep it from feeling harsh, adding a controlled, modern friendliness to an otherwise commanding style.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using heavy, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle curves to create a modern, sturdy silhouette. It prioritizes impact and consistency across caps, lowercase, and numerals, aiming for a strong display voice that remains controlled and clean.
The condensed width and dense counters make word shapes stack into strong vertical columns, especially in all caps. Diacritics and punctuation visible in the sample (e.g., apostrophe, ampersand, exclamation) match the weight and compactness, helping maintain a uniform color across lines.