Sans Superellipse Unko 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Commuters Sans' by Dharma Type, 'Vito' by Dots&Stripes Type, 'Portsilk' by Maulana Creative, and 'Obvia Expanded' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, tech, industrial, athletic, bold, confident, impact, modernity, systematic, durability, approachability, rounded, blocky, squared, compact, geometric.
A heavy, rounded-rect geometric sans with broad proportions and a compact, sturdy silhouette. Curves resolve into softened corners and squarish bowls, giving letters like O, C, and G a superellipse feel rather than a true circle. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, apertures tend to be tight, and counters are rounded-square, producing dense, high-impact word shapes. Terminals are clean and blunt; joins are crisp, and the overall rhythm is even and mechanical. Figures share the same rounded-rect logic, with wide, stable forms and clear, simplified interiors.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports or tech branding, packaging, and signage where bold shapes and sturdy forms help messages land quickly. It can also work for UI labels or badges at larger sizes where the tight apertures remain clear.
The font projects a robust, modern voice that feels technical and engineered, with an athletic, workmanlike confidence. Its rounded-square geometry adds friendliness without losing the tough, utilitarian tone, making it read as contemporary and assertive rather than delicate or expressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a unified rounded-square geometry—combining the efficiency of a geometric sans with softened corners for approachability. The consistent stroke weight and compact counters suggest a focus on strong presence, reproducible shapes, and a contemporary, industrial aesthetic.
Because the counters and apertures are relatively closed and the strokes are heavy, texture builds quickly in paragraphs; the design reads strongest at display sizes where the squared-round detailing and compact spacing can be appreciated. The lowercase follows the same blocky geometry as the uppercase, reinforcing a consistent, system-like personality.