Sans Superellipse Osrum 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rahere Informal' and 'Rahere Slab' by ULGA Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, retro, sturdy, approachable, display impact, softened geometry, signage clarity, retro flavor, brand presence, soft corners, blocky, compact, round-shouldered, heavy terminals.
A heavy, compact grotesque with softened, squarish curves and a distinctly rounded-rectangle construction in bowls and counters. Strokes are thick and even with minimal modulation, producing dense, stable silhouettes and generous internal shaping for the weight. Corners are consistently blunted, and many joins read as rounded shoulders rather than sharp vertices, giving letters a molded, almost rubber-stamp solidity. The overall rhythm is tight and punchy, with broad curves on C/O/Q and a strongly built lowercase that stays clear at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and brand marks where a compact, high-ink silhouette can carry at a glance. It works well for packaging and signage that benefits from friendly strength, and for short bursts of editorial display copy where a retro-leaning, molded geometry adds character.
The tone is warm and assertive, balancing a no-nonsense heft with playful softness from the rounded corners. It evokes mid-century signage and editorial display work, feeling dependable and upbeat rather than technical or severe.
The design appears intended as a bold display sans that replaces sharp modernist edges with softened, superellipse-like curves to create a sturdy, approachable voice. Its consistent weight and rounded geometry aim for instant readability and memorable shapes in attention-grabbing settings.
The figures and capitals share the same blocky, softened geometry, helping headlines feel cohesive and emphatic. The alphabet presents strong, high-impact shapes that favor visual presence over delicate detail, and the rounded terminals keep the weight from feeling harsh.