Sans Superellipse Same 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, dynamic, modern, assertive, efficient, space saving, display impact, speed cue, modernization, brand emphasis, slanted, condensed, rounded, compact, high impact.
This typeface is a slanted, condensed sans with sturdy, smoothly rounded construction. Strokes are thick and even overall, with subtly tapered joins and softened corners that keep the silhouettes clean rather than mechanical. Curves (notably in C, O, Q, and 0) lean toward squarish ovals, giving a compact, superellipse feel, while diagonals and terminals maintain crisp, controlled endings. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are modest, producing dense, punchy word shapes that hold together well in larger settings.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and other short-to-medium display settings where a compact, high-impact texture is useful. It can work well for brand marks, sports and fitness graphics, packaging callouts, and promotional copy where a sense of speed and emphasis is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-leaning, with a utilitarian, performance-oriented attitude. Its compact proportions and strong weight read as confident and promotional, evoking sports, speed, and contemporary advertising rather than delicate editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining a strong slant with rounded, superellipse-like forms for a modern, athletic voice. The emphasis is on clarity and punch at display sizes, with tightly controlled shapes that keep lines looking fast and cohesive.
Uppercase forms are tall and streamlined, and the numerals share the same condensed, rounded-rectangle logic for consistent rhythm. The italic angle is pronounced enough to create motion in text lines, while the rounded geometry prevents the texture from feeling harsh.