Sans Superellipse Fykop 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Famiar' by Mans Greback and 'Byker', 'Gunar', and 'Syke' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logotypes, packaging, sporty, energetic, assertive, retro, impact, motion, branding, display, slanted, rounded, chunky, compact, soft-cornered.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay broadly even with minimal contrast, creating a solid, blocky texture. Curves are drawn as superelliptical bowls rather than perfect circles, and many joins and terminals end in subtly angled cuts that enhance the forward motion. The overall rhythm is tight and punchy, with compact counters and sturdy letterforms that hold together as dense headline text.
Best suited to large sizes where its dense weight and rounded geometry can deliver immediate impact—such as headlines, posters, event graphics, sports branding, and bold logotypes. It can also work for short bursts of copy on packaging or promotional materials, where the slanted stance and compact counters read as energetic rather than text-oriented.
The tone is fast and forceful, suggesting speed, impact, and competition. Its rounded geometry keeps the boldness friendly rather than harsh, balancing aggression with approachability. The slant adds a consistent sense of momentum that reads as active and contemporary with a slight throwback to classic athletic and motorsport graphics.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, forward-leaning display typography with a cohesive rounded-rectangular motif. By keeping stroke contrast low and corners softened, it aims for strong legibility at display sizes while projecting motion and modern athletic confidence.
Uppercase forms read wide and stable, while lowercase shows slightly more idiosyncratic shapes and compact apertures that emphasize the font’s display intent. Numerals are similarly weighty and cohesive, matching the same rounded-rectangular logic and angled detailing for a unified, branded feel.