Sans Superellipse Nola 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Francker' and 'Francker Paneuropean' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, stickers/merch, playful, chunky, retro, friendly, bold, impact, approachability, retro flair, display clarity, rounded, blocky, soft-cornered, compact, punchy.
A heavy, rounded-rectangle sans with broad proportions and softly squared corners throughout. Strokes are thick and mostly uniform, with gentle curvature and occasional wedge-like joins that add a slightly hand-cut, cartoon-block feel. Counters are small and squarish, apertures tend to be tight, and many forms read as built from superelliptical blocks, giving the alphabet a compact, impact-forward silhouette. Spacing looks sturdy and even in text, prioritizing solid color over fine detail.
Best suited to display settings where a strong, rounded block presence is desired—headlines, posters, packaging, badges, and logo wordmarks. It also works well for playful UI labels or attention-grabbing callouts, especially at larger sizes where the compact counters remain clear.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a nostalgic, arcade-toybox energy. Its soft corners keep it friendly, while the dense weight and chunky shapes make it feel loud, confident, and a little mischievous.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded geometry—combining a sturdy headline voice with soft-cornered forms that feel contemporary and retro at the same time.
In the sample text, the font creates a strong, continuous texture with minimal sparkle due to tight counters and closed apertures. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same blocky logic, helping headlines and short phrases stay cohesive at large sizes.