Sans Superellipse Hobel 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bio Sans' and 'Bio Sans Soft' by Dharma Type, 'Normative Lt' and 'Normative Pro' by Green Type, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Azbuka' by Monotype, and 'Duran' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, friendly, industrial, playful, impact, modernize, soften, maximize visibility, rounded, blocky, geometric, soft corners, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle (superelliptical) curves and consistently softened corners. Strokes are uniform and dense, producing compact counters and a strong, poster-like color on the page. Curves on letters like C, G, O, and S feel squared-off rather than circular, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are sturdy and straight. Lowercase forms are simplified and robust, with a single-storey a and g, short apertures, and minimal stroke modulation, emphasizing solidity over delicacy.
Best suited for headlines and short statements where maximum impact is desired, such as posters, branding lockups, signage, and packaging. The dense shapes and tight apertures favor larger sizes and high-contrast layouts over extended small-text reading.
The tone is bold and upbeat, combining a friendly softness from the rounded geometry with an assertive, no-nonsense presence. It reads as contemporary and utilitarian, with a slightly playful, game-like energy when used large and tight.
The design appears intended to deliver strong visibility with a softened, modern geometry—pairing industrial heft with rounded, approachable contours for contemporary display typography.
Spacing and proportions favor a compact rhythm, with relatively small interior spaces that increase impact at display sizes. Numerals are chunky and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ squared curves and heavy terminals for cohesive headline use.