Sans Superellipse Hibed 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type and 'Core Sans D' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, assertive, industrial, sporty, retro, compact, space saving, high impact, sturdy tone, modern utility, condensed, blocky, squared, rounded corners, monoline.
A compact, heavy sans with a condensed stance and uniform stroke weight. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superellipse feel rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly blunt and clean, with minimal modulation and tight internal spaces that hold up as bold silhouettes. Uppercase forms are tall and sturdy, while lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian construction with simple apertures and short extenders, producing an even, dense rhythm in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos/wordmarks, and bold labeling on packaging. It also fits athletic or industrial-themed branding where a condensed, punchy voice is needed, and can work for subheads when ample size and spacing are available.
The overall tone is forceful and workmanlike, projecting strength and efficiency more than refinement. Its squared-round shapes add a subtle retro/industrial flavor, while the tight, tall proportions read as energetic and attention-driven.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectilinear forms to stay friendly enough while remaining tough and utilitarian. The consistent stroke weight and compact spacing prioritize bold legibility and a strong graphic silhouette.
At display sizes the geometry feels crisp and mechanical; at smaller sizes the bold weight and compact counters can create a darker texture, especially in letters with enclosed spaces. Numerals match the same squared-round, solid construction for consistent emphasis across mixed copy.