Sans Superellipse Manuv 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Northpole' by 38-lineart; 'Eurostile LT', 'Eurostile Next', and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype; and 'Eurostile Round' and 'Nimbus Sans Round' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sporty, friendly, retro, punchy, casual, impact, motion, approachability, display clarity, modern rounding, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact counters, slanted.
A heavy, rounded sans with a consistent forward slant and compact internal counters. Shapes are built from soft, superellipse-like curves and rounded-rectangle joins, producing blocky but friendly silhouettes. Strokes maintain an even weight with minimal modulation, while terminals are broadly rounded, giving letters a smooth, cushioned finish. The lowercase shows sturdy, simplified forms (single-storey a and g), and the figures match the letterforms with wide, rounded bowls and stable baselines.
Best suited to short-form display typography such as headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where impact and warmth are needed. It can also work well for sporty branding and promotional graphics, especially when set with generous tracking or ample size to preserve clarity in the counters.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, combining a sporty italic push with soft, playful rounding. It reads as confident and upbeat, with a slightly retro, display-oriented personality that feels at home in bold, attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a smooth, modern-rounded construction, pairing bold mass with an italic sense of motion. Its simplified, rounded geometry suggests a focus on friendly accessibility and high visibility in display applications.
The slant is strong enough to create momentum without becoming script-like, and the rounded corners keep dense shapes from feeling harsh. The heavier mass and tight counters favor larger sizes where the black-and-white pattern can breathe.