Sans Superellipse Hodam 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alergia Grotesk' by Machalski, 'Classic Grotesque' by Monotype, and 'Adelle Sans' and 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, children’s media, playful, friendly, retro, chunky, casual, attention grab, friendly tone, retro feel, soft geometry, display impact, rounded, bulbous, soft, bouncy, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical construction and softly inflated counters. Strokes stay largely monoline, with subtly uneven terminals and gentle corner rounding that keeps the texture lively rather than mechanical. Proportions are compact with broad shoulders and full bowls; apertures tend to be on the tight side, giving a dense, poster-like color. The overall rhythm feels slightly wavy and organic, with a mix of wide rounds and narrower stems that adds character in text without introducing sharp contrast.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, packaging, and identity work where a friendly, attention-grabbing voice is desired. It can work for brief blurbs or pull quotes at comfortable sizes, but the tight apertures suggest avoiding very small text or dense paragraphs.
The font reads as warm and humorous, with a relaxed, slightly retro sensibility. Its buoyant shapes and cushioned edges give it an approachable tone that feels informal and upbeat, leaning toward playful display rather than sober editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with rounded, approachable forms—combining a sturdy display weight with soft geometry to create a fun, welcoming voice for modern and retro-leaning graphic applications.
Uppercase forms show broad, simplified geometry with rounded joins, while lowercase retains sturdy, blocky silhouettes and compact counters. Numerals match the same inflated, friendly logic and hold their weight well in large sizes, where the soft shaping and tight internal space become most expressive.