Sans Superellipse Temak 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, signage, friendly, handmade, retro, playful, approachable, approachability, craft feel, retro display, friendly impact, informal branding, rounded, compact, soft-cornered, blunt, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with soft, rounded-rectangle construction and gently irregular contours that suggest a lightly hand-cut or printed texture. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with blunted terminals and subtly uneven edges that keep the shapes from feeling mechanical. Counters are moderately open for the weight, and round letters lean toward squarish, superelliptical forms; curves join straights with softened corners rather than sharp transitions. Overall spacing and rhythm feel tight and efficient, with slightly varied character widths that add organic pacing in text.
This font is well suited to display roles such as posters, packaging, storefront or wayfinding signage, and brand marks that benefit from a friendly, crafted voice. It can also work for short bursts of text—taglines, pull quotes, and labels—where texture and personality are desirable.
The tone is warm and casual, with a retro, crafted feel that reads as human and approachable rather than corporate. Its chunky shapes and softened corners give it a friendly confidence, while the slight roughness adds charm and a hint of analog imperfection.
The design appears intended to combine the clarity of a simple sans with the character of an analog, hand-made finish. By using rounded-rectangle geometry and slightly irregular outlines, it aims to feel bold, approachable, and distinctive in everyday display typography.
Uppercase forms are sturdy and poster-like, while the lowercase keeps simple, workmanlike silhouettes that hold together well at larger sizes. Numerals match the same rounded, blocky logic, and punctuation inherits the same blunt, no-fuss treatment.