Sans Superellipse Ponej 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, authoritative, condensed, technical, modern, space-saving, impact, modernization, utility, clarity, tall, compact, square-shouldered, closed apertures, tight spacing.
A tall, compact sans with a strongly vertical rhythm and tightly contained proportions. Strokes are uniformly heavy with minimal modulation, and many curves resolve into rounded-rectangle shapes, giving counters and bowls a squared, superelliptical feel. Terminals are clean and blunt, with compact apertures and relatively narrow internal spaces that keep the texture dense. Overall letterforms are simplified and sturdy, emphasizing straight stems and controlled, boxy curvature rather than circular rounds.
Best suited to short-to-medium setting sizes where a compact footprint and high impact are desired, such as headlines, poster typography, signage, packaging, and product or system labeling. It can also work for subheads and UI callouts when a strong, condensed emphasis is needed, while longer passages may appear dense due to tight counters and heavy texture.
The font projects a firm, no-nonsense tone: utilitarian, engineered, and slightly severe. Its condensed stance and dense color read as efficient and directive, evoking labeling, control panels, and modern industrial graphics.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, combining blunt, uniform stroke weight with rounded-rectangular construction for a contemporary, industrial look. Consistency across letters and figures suggests a focus on clear, repeatable shapes that hold up well in bold, display-oriented applications.
The lowercase shows single-storey forms for a and g, supporting a streamlined, functional character. Numerals follow the same tall, compressed construction, maintaining a consistent, space-saving cadence in mixed settings.