Sans Superellipse Gigor 3 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cybersport' by Anton Kokoshka, 'Bio Sans' and 'Compasse' by Dharma Type, 'Panton' by Fontfabric, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Reload' by Reserves, and 'Nudista' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, sturdy, friendly, sporty, utilitarian, retro, impact, readability, modern geometry, friendly boldness, rounded corners, blocky, compact, high contrast (mass), soft terminals.
A heavy, blocky sans with a geometric skeleton built from rounded rectangles and squarish counters. Curves are broadly radiused rather than fully circular, giving letters like C, O, and Q a superelliptical feel, while straight strokes stay flat-ended and consistent in thickness. Uppercase forms are compact and stable with broad shoulders and minimal modulation; lowercase is similarly sturdy, with a single-storey a and g and generally closed, rectangular counters. Numerals follow the same squared-round construction, with wide, solid shapes and softened corners that keep the texture dense and even in setting.
Best suited to display roles where impact and clarity are needed—headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts. The dense, squared-round forms also work well for packaging, labels, and wayfinding or signage where quick recognition matters. It can add a sturdy, upbeat voice to brand marks and short statements in advertising.
The overall tone is confident and approachable: bold without feeling aggressive, and geometric without feeling cold. Its rounded-square construction reads contemporary and practical, with a subtle retro-industrial flavor that can also suggest athletic or signage contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with softened geometry, combining blunt, rectangular construction with rounded corners to stay friendly and modern. It aims for high presence and consistency across letters and numbers, prioritizing bold readability and a clean, simplified silhouette.
Tight apertures and large black areas produce a strong, uniform color in text, especially at larger sizes. The design favors compact internal spaces and simplified joins, which reinforces legibility at distance while creating a distinctly chunky rhythm in paragraphs and headlines.