Sans Superellipse Igvu 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'PODIUM Soft' by Machalski, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, punchy, industrial, poster-ready, retro, display impact, brandability, ink-trap clarity, geometric consistency, blocky, rounded, condensed feel, ink-trap cuts, stencil-like.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and large, dark counters. Strokes are mostly monolinear but shaped by deliberate internal cuts and notches that act like ink-traps, creating distinctive angular wedges inside bowls and at joins. Curves are broad and squared-off at the shoulders, while verticals dominate, giving the letters a tall, blocky silhouette and tight internal apertures. Numerals and capitals share the same blunt, geometric rhythm, with consistent corner rounding and pronounced interior shaping that keeps forms readable at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where high impact and a memorable texture are needed. It can work well for logos, packaging, event graphics, and sports or product marks, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the internal cuts remain clear.
The overall tone is forceful and attention-grabbing, with a utilitarian, slightly retro-industrial flavor. The carved internal cuts add a mechanical, stamped feel that reads as confident and assertive rather than delicate or neutral.
Likely intended as a bold display sans that combines friendly rounded geometry with engineered-looking cut-ins to preserve clarity and add character. The consistent superelliptical construction and repeatable notch language suggest a focus on strong branding presence and recognizable word shapes.
The design relies on strong silhouette and internal negative-space geometry more than fine detailing; the distinctive notches become a key identifying feature in text. Spacing appears tuned for display impact, with dense letterforms that build solid texture across lines.