Sans Superellipse Tebas 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book W1G' by Berthold, 'Nestor' by Fincker Font Cuisine, 'Americane Condensed' by HVD Fonts, 'Masifa Rounded' by Hurufatfont, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, and 'Folio' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, apparel, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, playful, impact, motion, compactness, branding, display clarity, oblique, rounded, compact, bulky, soft corners.
A heavy, compact oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves resolve into broad, flattened bowls and counters, giving the letters a sturdy, slightly compressed silhouette with minimal detailing. Strokes are consistently thick with subtly tapered joins and a forward-leaning rhythm, and terminals tend to feel blunt rather than sharply cut. The overall texture is dense and dark, designed to hold together as solid shapes at display sizes while maintaining clear internal spaces in letters like o, e, and a.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, and promotional graphics where dense strokes and a forward slant can amplify urgency. It can work well on packaging and labels, as well as sports or streetwear branding, where compact width and rounded strength help text remain bold and cohesive. For longer reading, it will be more effective in larger sizes with generous spacing.
The tone is energetic and extroverted, with a sporty, poster-like presence. Its rounded massing keeps the weight feeling friendly rather than aggressive, while the slant adds motion and urgency. The result reads as retro-leaning and attention-grabbing, suited to bold, uncomplicated messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, pairing strong stroke weight with rounded, superelliptical shapes to keep the tone approachable. The oblique stance and simplified geometry suggest a focus on motion, signage clarity, and branding memorability rather than typographic neutrality.
Several forms show gentle asymmetries typical of display italics (e.g., angled stems and slightly off-center bowls), which adds character and a hand-cut, sign-like feel without becoming script-like. Numerals share the same broad, rounded construction, helping mixed text keep a consistent, blocky color.