Sans Superellipse Ibbih 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, and 'Galeana' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, sporty, assertive, compact, retro, space saving, headline impact, brand stamping, sign clarity, blocky, condensed, rounded corners, high impact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with a tightly set, condensed footprint and squared, rounded-corner construction. Curves are built from superellipse-like bowls that read as rounded rectangles, while stems are straight and uniform, producing a sturdy, poster-friendly color. Counters are relatively small and openings are controlled, with terminals staying blunt and vertical rather than flaring. The lowercase follows the same blocky logic, keeping simple shapes and strong verticals, and the numerals are similarly compact and weighty for consistent emphasis.
Best suited for bold headlines, poster typography, and signage where a compact width and strong presence are useful. It can also work well in logos, apparel marks, and packaging callouts that need a sturdy, condensed voice. For longer text, it will typically perform better in short bursts—subheads, labels, and emphasis—than in continuous reading.
The tone is forceful and practical, with a no-nonsense, workmanlike feel that suggests signage, athletic branding, and bold headlines. Its rounded-rectangle geometry adds a friendly edge to the otherwise tough, compressed rhythm, giving it a retro-industrial confidence rather than a delicate or formal voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle forms to keep the weight feeling controlled and modern rather than purely rigid. Its consistent, block-driven construction suggests a focus on clear, repeatable shapes that stay legible and authoritative in display settings.
At larger sizes the geometry reads clean and intentional, while at smaller sizes the dense counters and tight apertures may require generous tracking and line spacing to maintain clarity. The overall rhythm is strongly vertical, with only limited modulation, which helps it hold up in short, high-impact phrases.