Sans Superellipse Ponip 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, condensed, assertive, retro, editorial, space saving, high impact, modern utility, display emphasis, tall, monoline, compact, squared-round.
A tall, tightly packed sans with a strong, compact rhythm and very little stroke modulation. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangular (superellipse-like) bowls, giving letters like O, C, and G a squared-round geometry rather than a true circle. Terminals are mostly blunt and clean, with counters kept narrow and vertical stems dominant, producing a sturdy, poster-ready texture. Lowercase forms are straightforward and utilitarian, with single-storey a and g and an overall emphasis on verticality; numerals follow the same condensed, blocky logic.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, packaging, and signage where space is tight and impact is required. It also works well for branding systems that want a condensed, engineered feel in short phrases, labels, and callouts, rather than long-form reading.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an industrial, slightly retro flavor. Its tall proportions and squared-round curves feel engineered and functional, projecting confidence and urgency. The overall voice reads as modern but with a nod to vintage condensed display type.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, combining condensed proportions with softened, rounded-rectangle curves for a distinctive, contemporary display voice.
Because of the compact width and dense internal spacing, the font creates a dark, continuous color in text blocks. The superelliptical rounding softens the otherwise rigid construction, keeping headings from feeling overly mechanical while preserving a strong, compressed silhouette.