Sans Superellipse Akfi 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'URW Dock Condensed' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, utilitarian, technical, condensed, modern, space saving, high impact, systematic design, industrial clarity, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact, monoline, sturdy.
A compact sans built from squared-off forms with consistently rounded corners, giving many letters a superelliptic, rounded-rectangle skeleton. Strokes are monoline and heavy, with minimal modulation and tight counters that emphasize density. Curves resolve into flat-ish terminals and softened joins, while straight stems and horizontal bars keep the overall geometry rigid and disciplined. The lowercase is straightforward and functional, with single-storey forms where shown (notably the ‘g’), and figures follow the same squarish, rounded-corner logic including a slashed zero.
Well suited to headlines and short bursts of text where a condensed, high-impact voice is needed, such as posters, sports or utility branding, packaging, and wayfinding. The squarish construction and slashed zero also make it a strong candidate for UI labels and technical or industrial graphics where quick differentiation is helpful.
The tone is pragmatic and engineered, suggesting signage, labeling, and system interfaces rather than editorial warmth. Its compressed rhythm and sturdy shapes feel authoritative and space-efficient, with a subtle retro-industrial flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a clean, systematic construction. By combining rigid verticals with rounded-rectangle curves, it aims for a modern, engineered feel that stays legible and distinctive in display settings.
Round characters like O/C/G read more like rounded rectangles than circles, which creates a distinctive, modular texture in text. The overall color on the page is dark and even, with narrow apertures and counters that favor impact over airiness at smaller sizes.