Sans Superellipse Telof 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' and 'ATF Headline Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, and 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, rugged, industrial, poster-ready, playful, vintage, compact impact, tactile print, brand punch, friendly geometry, chunky, condensed, rounded corners, irregular edges, inked texture.
A heavy, condensed sans with squared, superelliptical bowls and consistently rounded corners. Strokes are largely monoline and strongly vertical, producing a compact rhythm and emphatic color on the page. Many terminals appear blunt and blocky, while subtle edge wobble and uneven contours introduce a printed/inked texture rather than a perfectly geometric finish. Counters are tight and rectangular-to-oval, keeping forms sturdy and legible at larger sizes.
Best suited to display use where its dense weight and condensed proportions can create strong hierarchy—headlines, posters, bold branding locks-ups, packaging, and punchy signage. It can work for short subheads or callouts, but the tight counters and textured edges will be most effective when given room and set at moderate-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and workmanlike with a slightly mischievous, handmade feel. It suggests stamped lettering, rough print, or cutout signage—confident and attention-grabbing rather than refined. The texture adds warmth and personality, making it feel energetic and a bit retro.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while retaining friendly rounded geometry. The slightly distressed edges look deliberate, aiming to evoke inked printing or stamped lettering for a more tactile, human character without sacrificing the font’s sturdy, block-based structure.
Uppercase forms read especially assertive and poster-like, while the lowercase keeps a similarly narrow, blocky cadence with simple construction and minimal modulation. Numerals match the same compact, heavy build for consistent impact in headlines and short figures.