Sans Superellipse Jabo 3 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, game ui, industrial, techno, modular, retro, playful, high impact, stylized geometry, futuristic branding, arcade aesthetic, octagonal, chamfered, geometric, compact, high-contrast counters.
This typeface is built from heavy, uniform strokes with squared-off, superelliptical silhouettes and frequent chamfered corners that read almost octagonal. Curves are minimized in favor of rounded-rectangle geometry, producing blocky bowls and counters (notably in O/o, 0, and P/p) and crisp, stepped joins in letters like S/s and R/r. Several glyphs incorporate distinctive cut-ins and notches, and apertures tend to be tight, giving the overall texture a compact, punchy color on the page. The numerals follow the same sculpted, geometric logic, with simplified forms and squared terminals that align visually with the caps.
Best suited for display settings where its bold silhouette and distinctive chamfered geometry can read clearly—such as posters, event graphics, brand marks, packaging, and game or entertainment UI headings. It can also work for short labels or signage where a strong, stylized industrial tone is desired.
The overall tone feels industrial and techno-forward, with a retro arcade or sci‑fi flavor driven by the chamfered shapes and stencil-like cut-ins. Its mass and geometric rigidity create a confident, machine-made presence, while the playful, stylized inner shapes keep it from feeling purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly recognizable, geometric voice built from rounded-rectangle modules and clipped corners, prioritizing impact and stylistic cohesion over neutral text readability. Its consistent corner logic and carved counters suggest an aim toward futuristic, arcade-inspired branding and attention-grabbing display typography.
The design relies on consistent corner treatments and internal cut geometry, creating a strong rhythm in headlines but also making interior spaces relatively small at text sizes. Letters with diagonals (K, R, X) emphasize angular transitions rather than smooth curves, reinforcing the modular, constructed feel.