Sans Superellipse Tigef 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Pantograph' by Colophon Foundry, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype, 'DIN 2014' and 'Din Condensed' by ParaType, and 'Coben' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, stickers, rugged, handmade, punchy, playful, casual, display impact, print texture, diy feel, approachable boldness, blocky, rounded, blunt, inked, irregular.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and mostly straight-sided strokes that end in blunt, softly rounded terminals. The outlines show deliberate irregularity—slight waviness, uneven corners, and small variations in stroke edges—giving the forms a stamped or hand-inked texture rather than a perfectly geometric finish. Counters are relatively small and apertures are tight, producing a dense, high-impact silhouette. Letterforms lean toward squarish bowls and simplified joins, with a consistent, chunky rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Well-suited for short, prominent text such as posters, headlines, labels, and storefront or event signage where a strong, tactile look is desired. It can also work for branding accents on packaging and social graphics, especially when paired with a cleaner companion for longer reading.
The font conveys an informal, rough-and-ready energy with a friendly, slightly gritty presence. Its texture suggests DIY printing, packaging ink, or handmade signage, balancing toughness with approachability. Overall it reads bold and attention-seeking without feeling sleek or corporate.
The design appears intended to emulate a bold, rounded display sans with a deliberately imperfect, printed feel—capturing the look of ink spread, stamping, or hand-cut shapes while keeping letterforms simple and highly legible at display sizes.
Spacing appears moderately tight and the dark color builds quickly in text, so it performs best when given comfortable tracking and line spacing. The textured edges and compact counters make it most effective at larger sizes where the irregularities become a feature rather than visual noise.