Sans Superellipse Hodas 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Mothem' by Gerobuck, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, confident, contemporary, punchy, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, rounded, compact, blocky, soft-cornered, high-impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, superellipse-like curves and softened corners throughout. Strokes are dense and fairly even, with large counters that stay open despite the weight. The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g), short, sturdy terminals, and compact joins that create a tight, blocky rhythm. Numerals are similarly stout and simple, with clear, geometric silhouettes and minimal detailing for maximum punch.
Best suited for high-impact display typography such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and signage where immediate legibility and presence are key. It can also work for short subheads and UI labels when a bold, friendly voice is desired, but its dense weight makes it less ideal for long-form text.
The overall tone is assertive and upbeat, combining a strong headline presence with approachable, friendly rounding. It reads as modern and practical rather than formal, with a slightly playful, sports-and-signage energy driven by its chunky proportions and smooth curves.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual strength while avoiding harshness, using rounded, superellipse-derived shapes to keep the tone approachable. Its simplified construction and open counters suggest a focus on clarity and consistency in bold, attention-grabbing contexts.
The font maintains consistent rounding across straight and curved strokes, giving lines and paragraphs a uniform, poster-like texture. Letterfit appears relatively tight in the sample, reinforcing a dense, impactful color at display sizes.