Sans Superellipse Myla 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'TS Plakette' by TypeShop Collection, and 'House Sans' and 'House Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, labels, sporty, assertive, retro, dynamic, industrial, space saving, headline impact, speed emphasis, brand punch, condensed, rounded, blocky, slanted, compact.
A tightly condensed, heavy sans with a consistent forward slant and softened corners that read as rounded-rectangle forms. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with compact counters and small apertures that emphasize a dense, high-ink silhouette. Curves and joins are smoothed into squarish bowls and shoulders, giving letters like O/C/G and the lowercase a/e a superelliptical, molded feel. Terminals are blunt and slightly rounded, and overall spacing feels economical, producing a tall, compressed rhythm suited to big, impactful setting.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as sports branding, event posters, product packaging, labels, and attention-grabbing headlines. It performs well where a compact footprint and strong presence are needed, especially at larger sizes where its tight counters and blunt terminals remain clear.
The font projects speed and muscle, with a punchy, poster-like presence that feels athletic and slightly retro. Its compact, slanted stance adds urgency and motion, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive. Overall it reads as bold, energetic display typography with a utilitarian edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining a condensed build with a dynamic slant and softened, geometric rounding. It prioritizes bold silhouettes and consistent rhythm over delicate detailing, aiming for confident display performance.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and compact, while lowercase maintains sturdy, simplified shapes with minimal detailing. Numerals follow the same dense, rounded-rectangle construction, staying consistent in weight and slant for cohesive headline use.