Sans Superellipse Penew 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Tradesman' by Grype, 'Grand' by North Type, 'PTL Fabrik' by Primetype, 'Size' by SD Fonts, and 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, condensed, punchy, sporty, retro, space saving, bold display, industrial feel, geometric consistency, brand impact, blocky, compact, squarish, rounded corners, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with a squared, superelliptical construction: bowls and counters read as rounded rectangles, and corners are consistently softened rather than sharp. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, producing dense silhouettes and strong vertical rhythm. Proportions are condensed with tall lowercase, and many terminals are blunt and flat, giving letters a sturdy, poster-like presence. The figures and caps keep the same boxy logic, with clear, simplified forms and minimal interior detailing.
Best suited to display settings where density and impact are desirable: posters, headlines, branding marks, labels, and wayfinding/signage. It can work for short emphatic text blocks and large-format editorial callouts, where its compact width helps fit more characters without losing weight.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a confident, no-nonsense voice. Its condensed heft and rounded-rectangle geometry evoke industrial labeling, athletic graphics, and mid-century display typography, balancing toughness with a friendly smoothness from the softened corners.
The font appears intended as a space-efficient display sans that delivers maximum punch with a geometric, rounded-rectangle skeleton. Its consistent, simplified shapes suggest a focus on strong legibility at large sizes and a bold, modern-industrial aesthetic for branding and headline use.
Spacing appears tight and the dark color builds quickly in text, especially in the sample lines, which enhances impact but can reduce openness at smaller sizes. The design’s visual identity comes primarily from its consistent squarish curves and compact counters, creating a uniform, mechanical rhythm across letters and numerals.