Sans Superellipse Poraz 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Fairley' by Ephemera Fonts, 'Song Composer JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype, and 'Beachwood' and 'Goodland' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, authoritative, retro, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, modernist styling, monoline, rounded corners, tall caps, square-oval, compact spacing.
A condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and a compact footprint. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls and counters, giving O/C/G and the numerals a squarish oval geometry rather than true circles. Terminals are largely flat and blunt with subtly softened corners, producing a sturdy, uniform stroke texture and a strong vertical rhythm across lines. Apertures and counters stay relatively tight, and the punctuation and figures follow the same narrow, upright construction for a consistent, poster-ready color.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and display typography where space is tight and impact is needed—posters, packaging, logos/wordmarks, and signage. It also works well for short UI labels or navigation where a compact, high-presence condensed style is desirable, but is less ideal for extended body text.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with an industrial, sign-painter energy. Its squared-round forms read as modernist yet slightly retro, projecting confidence and clarity more than warmth or delicacy.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using squared-round geometry and blunt terminals to keep the forms bold, consistent, and highly legible at display sizes. The emphasis on a strong vertical rhythm suggests an intention toward poster typography and branding that needs an industrial, modern voice.
The design leans heavily on vertical stems and compressed bowls, which creates striking word shapes in headlines but can make long passages feel dense at smaller sizes. Rounded corners prevent the heavy, condensed build from feeling harsh, while the uniform strokes keep the texture even across mixed case and numerals.