Sans Superellipse Ordof 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Monterra' by ActiveSphere and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, assertive, industrial, athletic, poster-ready, retro, impact, space-saving, bold branding, signage clarity, modernized retro, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compact.
A condensed, heavy sans with blocky proportions and subtly rounded corners throughout. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving letters like C, O, and S a squarish, superellipse feel rather than a purely circular one. Strokes are thick and confident with tight counters, and terminals are mostly flat and abrupt, producing a compact, high-impact texture. The lowercase is simple and sturdy, with a single-storey a and a short-armed r; punctuation and numerals follow the same solid, squared-off construction for a cohesive, utilitarian rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and large-format messaging where dense, high-contrast-to-background letterforms are needed. It also fits sports branding, labels, and packaging systems that benefit from a compact, forceful typographic voice and strong shelf impact.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an industrial/athletic flavor that reads as direct and energetic. Its compact width and dense color create a sense of urgency and strength, leaning toward headline and signage aesthetics rather than delicate refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in minimal width, using squared superellipse forms and tight counters to create a strong, contemporary-industrial presence. It prioritizes bold legibility and a consistent, engineered geometry for attention-grabbing display typography.
The design’s squarish curves and tight apertures keep the silhouette crisp at display sizes, while the condensed proportions pack a lot of text into limited horizontal space. Round elements (dots, bowls, and terminals) stay consistent in their corner rounding, reinforcing a unified, manufactured feel.