Sans Superellipse Suhe 3 is a very bold, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shtozer' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, authoritative, retro, poster, compact impact, display emphasis, geometric rigidity, signage voice, condensed, monoline feel, square-rounded, stencil-like, ink-trap hints.
A tall, condensed display sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and tightly controlled counters. Strokes read as heavy and mostly uniform, but with noticeable notches and pinched joins that create a cut, ink-trap-like effect in places (especially around apertures and junctions). Terminals are predominantly flat, and curves are squarish rather than circular, giving bowls and shoulders a compact, engineered look. The lowercase follows the same rigid geometry with single-storey a and g, narrow openings, and a consistent vertical rhythm; numerals are similarly condensed and blocky, optimized for impact over delicacy.
Best suited to large-scale display work where its condensed width and dense black presence can deliver impact—headlines, posters, cover treatments, and branding marks. It also fits industrial-leaning packaging and signage systems where a strong vertical rhythm and compact letterforms help maximize information in limited space.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with a slightly vintage, industrial flavor—like signage, labeling, or editorial display from an earlier era. The clipped details add a hard-edged, mechanical personality that feels confident and assertive, while the rounded-rectangle curves keep it from feeling purely brutal.
The font appears designed to combine compact, space-efficient proportions with a strong geometric voice. Its superellipse-based curves and deliberate cut-ins suggest an aim for high-impact display typography that remains crisp and distinctive in bold applications, evoking industrial or editorial signage aesthetics.
The design’s narrow apertures and condensed proportions create strong word-shape silhouettes at large sizes, but the tight inner spaces and distinctive notches can become visually busy in small settings. Uppercase forms feel especially rigid and monumental, while the lowercase introduces a touch more friendliness without losing the structured, engineered character.