Sans Superellipse Tuso 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangular (superellipse-like) counters and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and slightly irregular, with visibly roughened edges that mimic dry brush or worn ink, creating a textured silhouette. Curves tend to be squarish rather than fully circular, and joins/terminals are blunt and compact, producing a tight, stacked rhythm. Letter widths vary slightly by character, adding to the handmade feel while maintaining consistent overall weight and strong color on the page.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where texture is a feature: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, and punchy brand moments. It can also work for themed signage and editorial callouts where a rugged, printed look is desirable. For body copy, larger sizes and generous spacing help keep the distressed edges from overwhelming readability.
The font reads as gritty and tactile, with a DIY, printed-by-hand energy. Its distressed texture and compact proportions suggest vintage utility, zine culture, or workwear signage rather than polished corporate minimalism. The tone is bold and attention-grabbing, with a slightly quirky friendliness coming from the rounded shapes beneath the rough finish.
The design appears intended to combine a condensed, superellipse-based sans structure with a deliberately rough, worn surface, evoking stamped or brush-inked lettering. The goal seems to be strong impact and personality while retaining a simple, sans skeleton that stays recognizable across a full basic set.
In text, the texture remains prominent and can create a lively shimmer, especially in long runs. The narrow set and heavy weight emphasize verticality, while the worn edges keep it from feeling rigid or geometric. Numerals match the same compact, blocky logic and share the same distressed contouring for consistent display color.