Sans Superellipse Rikig 3 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse primitives, with squared counters, softened corners, and generally uniform stroke weight. Curves resolve into flat-ish terminals and right-angled joins that have been consistently rounded, producing a tidy, engineered rhythm. Proportions are fairly compact with open apertures and restrained spacing, while round letters like O/Q read as rounded squares rather than true circles. Numerals and caps share the same boxy logic, giving the set a cohesive, modular texture in words and lines.
Well-suited to user interfaces, dashboards, and wayfinding where a crisp, engineered feel is desirable, as well as branding systems for tech, hardware, and contemporary consumer products. It also works effectively for headings and short text blocks where its distinctive rounded-rect geometry can carry personality without ornament.
The overall tone is contemporary and technical, with a controlled, device-like precision softened by rounded corners. It feels modern and systematic—more interface and product than editorial—conveying clarity, efficiency, and a slightly sci‑fi, industrial character.
The design appears intended to translate a geometric, rounded-rect construction into a practical sans for modern communication—balancing a distinctive superelliptic silhouette with straightforward readability and consistent, system-like letterforms.
Distinctive superelliptic bowls and squared counters create a recognizable texture in running text, especially in letters like O, Q, C, and G. The design favors straight segments and consistent corner radii, which makes it read as purpose-built and grid-friendly, particularly at display sizes where the geometry is most apparent.