Sans Superellipse Edlis 3 is a bold, narrow, monoline, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, sportswear, ui labels, sporty, techy, dynamic, futuristic, compact, speed, modernity, compactness, impact, tech branding, squarish, rounded corners, oblique angle, condensed, high contrast corners.
This typeface uses a condensed, forward-leaning structure with mostly uniform stroke weight and a pronounced rounded-rectangle geometry. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters with softened corners, giving round letters a superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Terminals are generally flat and clipped, producing crisp edges and a tight, engineered rhythm; apertures are relatively closed and spacing is compact, especially in capitals. The overall construction favors straight segments and shallow curves, creating a streamlined, slightly mechanical texture in both text and numerals.
It performs best in headlines, logos, and short display lines where its angular rhythm and compact width can read as purposeful and fast. The strong, squarish shapes also suit sports branding, tech-forward packaging, and UI labels where a condensed, high-impact look is desired.
The forward slant and compact proportions convey speed and motion, while the rounded-rectilinear forms add a contemporary, technical tone. It reads as sporty and utilitarian rather than delicate, with a confident, assertive voice that suits performance-oriented branding.
The letterforms appear designed to merge a clean sans framework with rounded-rectangular, engineered shapes, emphasizing motion and efficiency. The goal seems to be a distinctive, modern display voice that remains legible while projecting speed and a technical edge.
The design maintains consistent slanting angles across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping lines of text feel cohesive and energetic. The squarish counters and clipped joins create a distinctive “track signage” flavor, and the dense footprint supports tight layouts where horizontal space is limited.