Sans Superellipse Ragan 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', 'Dharma Slab', 'Rama Gothic', and 'Rama Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, assertive, condensed, modern, headline, space saving, high impact, modern signage, brand emphasis, strong texture, blocky, compact, monolinear, rounded corners.
A compact, vertically stressed sans with tightly condensed proportions and a strong, uniform stroke. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle forms, giving counters and bowls a squarish softness rather than true circular geometry. Terminals are clean and blunt, with minimal modulation and a consistent, poster-like rhythm. The lowercase follows the same narrow, upright structure with sturdy stems and closed, efficient counters; numerals match the condensed build for a unified texture in mixed setting.
Well suited to headlines, banners, and large-format statements where space is limited but impact is needed. It also fits labels, packaging callouts, wayfinding, and bold brand marks that benefit from a tall, compressed silhouette and a sturdy, uniform texture.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with an industrial modern feel. Its compressed build and heavy presence read as urgent and authoritative, evoking signage, sports/arena graphics, and punchy editorial titling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and economy of width, using a superelliptical, rounded-rect construction to keep forms compact and consistent. It prioritizes strong silhouette and a solid typographic “block” for display-driven applications.
In longer lines the dense letterfit creates a dark, continuous color, so it reads best when given generous tracking and line spacing. The rounded-rect geometry keeps the weight from feeling harsh, adding a controlled, engineered smoothness.