Sans Superellipse Olbal 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good Headline' and 'FF Nort Headline' by FontFont, 'Bellfort' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Tournedos' by Hanoded, and 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, friendly, retro, playful, casual, punchy, space saving, display impact, approachability, geometric softness, rounded, compact, soft, chunky, monoline.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and soft corners throughout. Strokes are largely monoline, leading to dense, even color and strong silhouette clarity at display sizes. Counters are small and tightly enclosed, with simplified curves and short terminals that keep forms sturdy and space-efficient. The overall rhythm is vertical and compressed, with rounded joins and subtly squared curves that give letters a superelliptical feel rather than purely circular bowls.
Best suited to headlines and short copy where a strong, compact voice is needed, such as posters, packaging, and storefront or wayfinding signage. It can also work well for logos and badges that benefit from rounded geometry and a solid, friendly weight, especially when set with generous tracking to open up the tight counters.
The tone is friendly and upbeat, with a slightly retro, poster-like presence. Its chunky proportions and softened geometry read as approachable and informal while still feeling confident and attention-getting. The compressed stance adds urgency and impact, making it feel energetic rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while staying approachable. By using softened superelliptical forms and consistent stroke weight, it aims for a bold, modern-retro display look that remains clean and highly legible at larger sizes.
The lowercase is simple and workmanlike, pairing single-storey forms with rounded shoulders and compact apertures. Numerals match the same dense, rounded construction and maintain a consistent weight and texture alongside the letters.