Sans Superellipse Tanil 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grillmaster' by FontMesa, 'Fox Aromatic' by Fox7, 'Morning Edition JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Parkson' by Rook Supply, 'Black Phantom Pro' by Salamahtype, and 'Havana Sunset' by Set Sail Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, condensed, poster-ready, utilitarian, gritty, space-saving impact, rugged texture, stamp-like utility, high visibility, tall, compact, sturdy, ink-trap, textured.
A tall, tightly set sans with compact widths and sturdy vertical strokes. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving counters a squarish, superellipse feel rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, with small notches and interior cut-ins that read like ink traps or distressed inking; the black areas show subtle speckling and wear. Uppercase forms are rigid and architectural, while the lowercase stays simple and narrow with single-storey a and g and compact bowls. Numerals follow the same condensed, blocky construction for consistent rhythm in mixed settings.
Best suited to display typography where condensed width and strong contrast against the page are assets—posters, headlines, packaging callouts, labels, and signage. It can also work for short UI or editorial elements like section headers, but its dense interiors and distressed detailing make it less ideal for long-running small text.
The overall tone is assertive and practical, with an industrial edge. Its narrow, high-impact silhouettes feel suited to functional labeling and bold headlines, while the slight distress adds a rugged, workmanlike character rather than a polished corporate voice.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in limited horizontal space while retaining legibility through squared counters and ink-trap-like cut-ins. The lightly worn texture suggests an intended vintage/industrial flavor, like stamped or printed lettering, rather than a pristine geometric sans.
The font’s rhythm is strongly vertical, with minimal curve flare and tight interior spaces, which increases punch at display sizes. The built-in texture and notched details are consistent enough to feel intentional, helping prevent dense shapes from clogging and adding personality without introducing decorative flourishes.