Sans Superellipse Sibap 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, retro, assertive, compact, clean, space-saving, high impact, display clarity, systematic geometry, condensed, vertical stress, open counters, tight apertures, uniform rhythm.
A condensed, heavy-weight sans with tall proportions and a tight, even rhythm. Strokes are largely uniform with subtly modulated joins, and curves resolve into rounded-rectangular (superellipse-like) bowls rather than perfect circles. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, giving the design a firm, vertical stance; crossbars and horizontals read crisp and controlled. Counters stay relatively open for the width, while some apertures (notably in forms like S and e) remain intentionally compact, reinforcing the dense texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and editorial display where a compact width and strong color are advantageous. It can work for short blocks of text in magazines, packaging, and branding systems when given adequate size and line spacing, especially where a condensed, authoritative voice is desired.
The overall tone feels editorial and slightly retro, combining a poster-like punch with a disciplined, modern cleanliness. Its condensed heft reads confident and energetic, suited to messaging that needs urgency without looking rough or informal.
Likely designed to deliver high-impact display typography in a space-saving width, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms consistent and contemporary while maintaining a classic, editorial firmness.
The figures follow the same condensed logic as the letters, with sturdy verticals and rounded-rectangular curves that keep numerals visually consistent in mixed settings. In longer lines, the dark color and narrow set create a strong typographic "bar" effect, so spacing and leading become key to maintaining clarity.