Sans Superellipse Nulig 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carnas' by Hoftype; 'Bantat' by Jipatype; 'Aqueo' by R9 Type+Design; and 'Geon', 'Geon Soft', 'Jiho', and 'Jiho Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, techy, assertive, modern, dynamic, impact, speed, modernity, approachability, rounded, chunky, compact, slanted, soft corners.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and even with minimal contrast, and curves resolve into broad superelliptical bowls rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly blunt with gentle rounding, giving a clean, machined feel. The spacing feels slightly compact, with sturdy counters and clear interior shapes that keep the dense weight from closing up, while the uppercase forms read broad and stable alongside more compact lowercase proportions.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-to-medium bursts of text where impact matters more than delicate detail. Its bold, rounded forms work well for branding systems, sports and fitness graphics, product packaging, and tech-forward marketing where a modern, dynamic voice is needed. It can also serve as a strong secondary display face alongside a more neutral text family.
The overall tone is energetic and confident, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests motion and performance. Rounded geometry keeps it friendly and approachable, while the dense weight and tight rhythm add punch and urgency. It feels contemporary and engineered, suited to bold messaging that still wants a smooth, softened edge.
The design appears intended to combine high-impact weight with smooth, superelliptical geometry and a consistent italic slant for motion. It prioritizes bold legibility and a modern, streamlined silhouette, aiming for a balance of friendliness (rounded corners) and performance-driven emphasis (compact rhythm and forward lean).
Digits follow the same rounded-rect logic and read well at display sizes, with notably sturdy forms for 0–9. The lowercase shows simplified, utilitarian detailing (single-storey shapes where applicable) and short ascenders/descenders relative to the strong x-height impression in text, supporting a compact, poster-like texture. The italic angle is consistent across letters and numerals, reinforcing a cohesive sense of speed.