Sans Superellipse Mese 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Core Sans D' and 'Core Sans DS' by S-Core, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sports, sporty, friendly, retro, loud, playful, high impact, space saving, energetic tone, friendly display, rounded, soft corners, compact, bouncy, chunky.
A heavy, tightly set italic sans with rounded-rectangle construction and soft, bulbous terminals. Strokes maintain an even, low-contrast thickness, while the slant and compact proportions create a forward-leaning, energetic rhythm. Curves are broadly rounded and squarish at their extremes, giving counters and bowls a superelliptical feel; joins are smooth and simplified rather than calligraphic. The overall texture is dense and dark, with sturdy letterforms that stay legible through clear silhouettes and generous interior shapes for the weight.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging callouts, and energetic branding systems. It can also work for sports-themed graphics, event promos, and social media titles where a dense, friendly, forward-leaning voice is desirable.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a sporty, poster-ready confidence. Its rounded corners and chunky shapes feel approachable and fun, while the italic angle adds motion and a sense of momentum that reads as energetic and slightly retro.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while keeping the tone approachable through rounded superelliptical forms. The italic stance and compact build prioritize motion and punchy presence for display settings rather than long-form reading.
Uppercase forms appear especially compact and blocky, while lowercase shows simplified, single-storey constructions where applicable and a consistent, rounded terminal treatment. Numerals match the same heavy, slanted stance and rounded geometry, producing a cohesive, display-oriented set.