Sans Superellipse Tilem 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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This sans-serif has compact proportions and a hand-drawn, slightly uneven stroke edge that gives the letterforms a textured, inked look. Shapes lean on rounded-rectangle geometry—counters and bowls feel softly squared rather than perfectly circular—while terminals are blunt and gently rounded. Curves and straight stems show subtle wobble and small width variations from glyph to glyph, creating a lively rhythm without sacrificing overall clarity. Spacing is moderately open and the figures are simple and sturdy, matching the straightforward construction of the letters.
It works well for short to medium-length text where a friendly, handmade voice is desirable—such as packaging, labels, posters, café menus, event flyers, and playful editorial callouts. The textured edges and compact build also make it suitable for branding accents and display lines where warmth matters more than strict uniformity.
The overall tone is approachable and informal, with a DIY, marker/brush feel that reads as human and unpolished in a deliberate way. It suggests everyday friendliness and a slightly rustic, crafty character rather than corporate precision.
The design appears intended to combine the straightforward readability of a simple sans with the charm of hand-rendered lettering. By pairing rounded-rectangle construction with intentionally imperfect outlines, it aims to feel personable and crafted while staying clean enough for practical display use.
The uppercase maintains a steady, condensed stance, while lowercase forms introduce more personality through irregular joins and softly squared bowls. Round letters like O and e skew toward squarish rounds, reinforcing the superelliptical feel; punctuation in the sample text blends in with the same blunt, inked texture.