Sans Superellipse Yola 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATC Duel' by Avondale Type Co. and 'PODIUM Sharp' and 'PODIUM Soft' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, assertive, blocky, retro, industrial, impact, clarity, sturdiness, modern retro, rounded corners, soft terminals, squared bowls, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, tightly built sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with softened outer corners, producing superelliptical bowls and squared-off curves in letters like O, C, and G. Counters are compact and often rectangular, and joins are blunt and sturdy, giving the face a dense, poster-ready texture. The lowercase follows the same squared-round logic, with a single-storey a and g and a short, stout feel; figures are similarly wide and blocky with large mass and simple internal spaces.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold branding where maximum presence is needed. It works well for sports and industrial-themed identities, packaging, and attention-grabbing signage, and can be effective for short, punchy statements in editorial layouts when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is loud and confident, with a utilitarian toughness that reads as sporty and industrial. Its rounded corners keep the weight from feeling harsh, adding a friendly, retro display flavor while maintaining strong authority.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a cohesive rounded-block geometry, balancing toughness with approachability. Its simplified, squared curves and uniform heft suggest a display-first intention aimed at branding and large-format communication.
The design’s most distinctive trait is the consistent rounded-rectangle geometry, which makes curved forms feel engineered rather than calligraphic. The weight and compact apertures create strong color in text, favoring short lines and large sizes where the chunky counters don’t close up visually.