Sans Superellipse Erba 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sceptica' by Glen Jan, 'Hargloves' and 'Hargloves Sans' by Heypentype, and 'Nauman' and 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sports, packaging, sporty, dynamic, modern, friendly, confident, impact, motion, approachability, modernity, clarity, rounded, soft-cornered, oblique, geometric, compact joins.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are thick and even, with low contrast and smooth terminals that keep corners from ever feeling sharp. The italic slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, producing a forward-leaning rhythm. Counters are generally open and simple, with rounded interior shapes and a clean, single-storey lowercase “a” and “g” that reinforce a geometric, contemporary build. Spacing reads sturdy and slightly generous for the weight, helping forms stay distinct despite the mass.
Best suited to headlines, branding marks, posters, and high-impact messaging where a bold, forward-leaning voice is desired. It also works well for sports and lifestyle graphics, packaging callouts, and short UI/marketing phrases where strong recognition and a friendly modern feel matter more than long-form readability.
The overall tone is energetic and contemporary, combining a friendly softness with a confident, punchy presence. The slant adds motion and urgency, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact italic sans with rounded, superelliptical construction—prioritizing momentum, clarity at display sizes, and a cohesive, geometric character across letters and numerals.
Uppercase forms feel stable and sign-like, while the lowercase maintains a smooth, streamlined texture in running text. Numerals are similarly rounded and robust, matching the letterforms closely for cohesive UI and branding use. The oblique angle and thick strokes make the design most effective when given room to breathe.