Sans Superellipse Pilik 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Poster Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Bank Sans Caps EF' and 'Bank Sans EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Evanston Tavern' by Kimmy Design, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, utilitarian, condensed, athletic, retro, space saving, impact, durability, clarity, modern utility, square-rounded, sturdy, compact, mechanical, punchy.
A compact, heavy sans built from squared-off, rounded-rectangle forms. Curves resolve into softened corners rather than true circles, giving counters and bowls a superelliptical, almost octagonal feel. Strokes stay largely even, terminals are blunt, and joins are crisp, producing a dense, efficient texture. Proportions are tall and compressed, with tight apertures and sturdy internal spaces that keep letterforms from collapsing at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a compact, powerful voice is needed. It also works well for sports branding and utilitarian UI moments like badges, tabs, and labels, especially when space is tight and strong silhouette recognition is important.
The overall tone is functional and no-nonsense, with a sporty, industrial edge. Its squared rounding and tight rhythm evoke labeling, equipment markings, and headline typography that prioritizes impact and control over warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a constrained width by combining heavy strokes with rounded-rectilinear geometry. Its consistent, squared curves and blunt terminals suggest a focus on robust reproduction and a crisp, engineered look in display settings.
Round letters read more like rounded squares, and several shapes lean on straight-sided geometry for stability. The numerals share the same compact, blocky construction, helping mixed alphanumeric settings feel cohesive and authoritative.