Sans Superellipse Jimay 3 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Truens' by Seventh Imperium and 'Militarist' and 'Whisky Trail' by Vozzy (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, assertive, mechanical, sporty, space saving, high impact, branding, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, squared bowls, ink-trap feel.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and squared counters. Strokes stay broadly consistent in weight, with softened corners and occasional sharp interior notches that create an ink-trap-like bite at joins and terminals. Curves resolve into superelliptical bowls (notably in O/Q and the lowercase), while verticals dominate and horizontals are short, producing a compact, stacked rhythm. Apertures are generally tight, and the numerals follow the same sturdy, squared-off geometry for a highly uniform texture in words and lines.
Best suited to headlines and display typography where a compact, high-impact voice is needed—posters, branding marks, packaging fronts, and wayfinding or label-style signage. It can work for short UI labels or badges when given enough size and spacing to preserve the interior shapes.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a retro-industrial flavor reminiscent of bold signage and stamped labeling. Its compressed stance and squared forms give it a mechanical confidence, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rect geometry and sturdy, uniform strokes to create a consistent, punchy silhouette. The small notches and tight apertures add distinctive texture that helps differentiate the letterforms in bold display settings.
In text, the dense fit and tight counters create a dark, high-impact color that benefits from generous tracking and larger sizes. The design’s distinctive notches and squared bowls add character in headlines, but can reduce clarity when set too small or too tightly spaced.