Sans Superellipse Hidaz 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Astoria Sans' by Alan Meeks, 'Oksana Sans Condensed' by AndrijType, 'Congress Sans' by Club Type, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Ligurino' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, sporty, punchy, friendly, industrial, impact, space-saving, clarity, modernity, compact, sturdy, rounded, blocky, high-impact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves that keep counters open and shapes stable. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, poster-ready color and an even texture in lines of text. Terminals are generally blunt, with subtle rounding that prevents the forms from feeling brittle; joins are robust and the overall geometry leans toward superelliptical bowls rather than pure circles. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, with single-storey forms where expected and a clearly differentiated set of figures that read well at a glance.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging callouts, and signage where strong presence and quick recognition matter. It also works for bold UI labels and navigation elements when a compact, sturdy tone is desired.
The tone is bold and pragmatic, combining an industrial sturdiness with a friendly softness from the rounded corners. It feels energetic and contemporary, suited to messaging that needs to sound confident, direct, and uncomplicated.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to balance strength with approachability. Its consistent stroke weight and simplified details prioritize clarity and visual punch in display sizes.
Letterforms show tight internal spacing and compact proportions that help headings lock up neatly. Curved letters maintain a consistent “squarish-round” rhythm, and the numerals carry the same blocky, rounded logic for a cohesive typographic voice.