Sans Superellipse Olbig 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Brave Brigade' by Invasi Studio, 'British Vehicle JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Charles Wright' by K-Type, and 'Nulato' by Stefan Stoychev (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, friendly, retro, robust, playful, impact, approachability, clarity, retro utility, rounded, blocky, compact, soft-cornered, monoline.
A heavy, monoline sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with softly squared corners and broad, even strokes. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls (notably in C/O/Q and 0/8/9), while joins and terminals stay blunt and clean for a sturdy, engineered feel. Proportions are compact and utilitarian, with generous counters that keep letters open at display sizes; diagonals (K/V/W/X/Y) are thick and steady, and the overall rhythm is tightly spaced and consistent.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and wayfinding where a sturdy, high-impact sans is needed. Its rounded-square construction and open counters make it effective for short phrases, labels, and large-scale typography where a friendly industrial character is desirable.
The tone is confident and approachable: industrial in structure, but softened by rounded corners and pill-shaped forms. It suggests retro signage and practical product labeling, with a friendly, slightly playful voice rather than a sharp or formal one.
The design appears intended to combine the practicality of a utilitarian grotesque with softened, superelliptical rounding for a more approachable presence. It prioritizes bold, simple silhouettes and consistent stroke behavior to deliver strong readability and a distinctive, sign-ready voice.
Several shapes lean into squared construction rather than pure circles, giving the font a distinctive “soft-block” personality. The numerals follow the same rounded-rect logic, with clear, chunky silhouettes that read well in headings and labels.