Sans Superellipse Gagot 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, and 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, apparel graphics, sporty, urgent, impactful, retro, masculine, attention, speed, strength, display, branding, slanted, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, compact.
A heavy, slanted sans with compact, condensed proportions and rounded-rectangle shaping throughout. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, high-ink silhouette and strong vertical rhythm. Terminals are mostly blunt and slightly softened, counters are tight, and joins are sturdy, giving letters a solid, engineered feel. Curved forms (C, O, S) read as squared-off rounds, while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X) are steep and forceful; figures are similarly compact and weighty, with simplified, bold contours.
Best suited for bold headlines, posters, and promotional layouts where strong typographic presence is required. It works well for sports and fitness branding, event graphics, packaging callouts, and apparel or merchandise typography, especially when set large with breathing room.
The overall tone is loud and energetic, with a forward-leaning, aggressive stance that suggests speed and assertiveness. It carries a sporty, poster-like confidence with a mildly retro advertising flavor, optimized to grab attention quickly rather than disappear into body text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact width: a sturdy, rounded-rect sans with a pronounced forward slant to communicate motion and strength. Its consistent stroke weight and softened corners aim for a clean, contemporary finish while keeping the feel bold and immediate.
At smaller sizes the tight apertures and compact counters can darken quickly, so it benefits from generous tracking and clear color contrast. The slant and dense letterforms make it especially effective in short bursts—headlines, labels, and badges—where the bold texture reads as intentional impact.