Sans Superellipse Ogles 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Hyperspace Race' and 'Hyperspace Race Capsule' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, retro, punchy, compact, utilitarian, space saving, strong impact, signage clarity, geometric consistency, rounded corners, rectilinear, condensed, blocky, uniform weight.
A condensed, heavy sans with a rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, and most curves resolve into squared-off, softened corners rather than true circles. Counters are tight and vertically oriented, giving the letters a compact, engineered rhythm; the lowercase shows tall proportions with short extenders, while capitals feel sturdy and slightly boxy. Numerals follow the same rectilinear logic, maintaining strong verticals and controlled apertures for clear, space-efficient set text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and labeling where a dense, high-impact voice is needed in limited horizontal space. It also works well for signage-style short text and bold callouts, especially when you want an engineered, retro-industrial flavor without decorative details.
The font projects an industrial, no-nonsense tone with a retro display edge. Its softened corners keep the weight from feeling harsh, while the condensed stance and blocky shapes add urgency and punch. Overall it feels practical and signage-like, with a confident, assertive presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility in a compact width by using simplified, rounded-rectilinear shapes and consistent stroke weight. Its geometry prioritizes a strong, uniform texture and clear silhouettes that hold up well at display sizes and in bold, attention-grabbing settings.
Round letters (like O/C/G) read as superelliptical forms with flattened sides, and diagonals (V/W/K/Y) are kept simple and sturdy to preserve the dense texture. Spacing in the samples supports tight setting without the forms collapsing, producing a dark, even typographic color in paragraphs.