Sans Superellipse Idluh 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Protrakt Variable' by Arkitype, 'QB One' by BoxTube Labs, 'Double Back' by Comicraft, 'Futo Sans' by HB Font, 'Borgstrand Pro' by Martin Lexelius Core, and 'Sui Generis' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, sporty, industrial, retro, high impact, approachability, geometric consistency, signage clarity, rounded corners, squared rounds, blocky, compact, punchy.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are uniform and monoline, with squared-off terminals and a slightly condensed feel in many letters, while counters stay open enough to remain legible at display sizes. Curves resolve into superelliptical arcs rather than true circles, giving round letters a boxy, engineered silhouette. The lowercase is sturdy and simple, with single-storey forms where applicable and minimal modulation; numerals follow the same blocky, rounded logic for a cohesive set.
Best suited to large-scale typography where weight and silhouette do the work: headlines, posters, event graphics, sports and team identity, product packaging, and bold wayfinding or signage. It can also function for short UI labels or buttons when a strong, friendly emphasis is needed, though it is most convincing in display roles.
The overall tone is assertive and high-impact, but the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than aggressive. It evokes sporty signage and utilitarian branding, mixing a modern, manufactured crispness with a subtle retro display flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a simplified geometric build: sturdy shapes, rounded-rectangle curves, and consistent stroke weight for reliable reproduction. The softened corners suggest an effort to balance toughness with approachability, making it suitable for energetic brands and high-visibility communication.
The rhythm is driven by broad verticals and tightly controlled apertures, producing strong word shapes in short headlines. Interior counters (like in B, 8, and 9) read as clean geometric cutouts, reinforcing the font’s technical, template-like consistency.