Sans Superellipse Oslik 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Poynter Gothic' by Font Bureau, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Palo' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, branding, industrial, confident, utilitarian, modern, plainspoken, impact, clarity, compactness, modernity, robustness, blocky, compact, sturdy, neutral, high impact.
A compact sans with sturdy, block-like construction and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves. Strokes are uniformly heavy with minimal modulation, producing strong color on the page and crisp internal counters. Round letters like C, O, and G read as squared-off ovals with softened corners, while verticals stay straight and firm. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with straightforward joins and simple, functional punctuation-like details (e.g., the i/j dots). Numerals follow the same geometry, with open, readable forms and a consistent, no-nonsense rhythm.
Performs best where strong presence and quick recognition are needed: headlines, posters, packaging and label systems, wayfinding/signage, and bold brand wordmarks. It can work for short UI labels or navigation when you want a firm, compact voice, but its heavy color is better suited to display sizes than long-form reading.
The overall tone is pragmatic and assertive—more workwear than delicate. Its compact width and dense weight feel direct and contemporary, with an industrial, signage-like clarity that prioritizes impact over ornament.
Designed to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint while maintaining clear, consistent shapes. The superellipse-based rounds and uniform stroke weight suggest an intention to look modern, robust, and highly legible in attention-driven contexts.
In text, the even stroke weight and squared-round curves create a distinctive “softened block” texture: darker than many everyday sans faces and especially commanding in headings. Apertures are kept practical rather than expansive, reinforcing a tight, compact rhythm across words.