Sans Superellipse Ibnik 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Britva' by Juraj Chrastina, 'Margit' by Schriftlabor, 'Address Sans Pro' and 'Fixture' by Sudtipos, and 'Nimbus Sans L' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, industrial, condensed, impactful, sporty, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, modern utility, bold display, signage, blocky, compact, rounded corners, stencil-like, high-ink.
A compact, heavy sans with tightly drawn proportions and a tall, economical set width. Strokes are broadly uniform with slight modulation, and terminals are mostly squared off but softened by rounded corners, giving the shapes a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle feel. Counters are small and sturdy, apertures are restrained, and joins tend to be blunt and vertical, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g and generally simplified construction, while numerals are blocky and space-efficient for tight settings.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, and bold branding where a condensed footprint is useful. It works well on posters, packaging, labels, and sports or event graphics that need high impact and a sturdy, industrial presence.
The overall tone is forceful and workmanlike, with a compressed, no-nonsense voice that reads as industrial and sporty. Its rounded corners temper the aggression slightly, keeping the feel modern and approachable while still loud and assertive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis in limited horizontal space, combining simplified, robust letterforms with rounded-rectangle curvature for a contemporary, engineered look. It prioritizes punchy display performance and consistent rhythm over delicate detail.
At larger sizes the dense counters and compact spacing create a strong typographic color; at smaller sizes the tight apertures can close up, so it benefits from generous tracking and line spacing. The distinctive, rounded-rectangle curves help maintain consistency across straight and curved forms, especially in bowls and shoulders.