Sans Superellipse Pemin 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'Nima' by Naghi Naghachian, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Tablet Gothic' by TypeTogether, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, industrial, friendly, modern, punchy, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, utility, rounded corners, square-leaning, compact, sturdy, closed apertures.
A heavy, geometric sans with forms built from rounded-rectangle geometry and consistently softened corners. Curves and straights meet with smooth, superellipse-like transitions, creating a compact, blocky silhouette and a steady rhythm. Counters are relatively small and often quite enclosed, while terminals are mostly flat and squared-off rather than tapered. Uppercase proportions feel solid and slightly condensed in impression, and the lowercase follows a pragmatic, built-up construction with uniform stroke behavior and clear, simple joins.
Best suited for headlines, punchy subheads, posters, and brand marks where a strong, compact voice is desirable. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a sturdy geometric sans with softened corners. For longer text, it will be most effective at larger sizes where the dense counters have more breathing room.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a contemporary, engineered feel. Rounded corners keep it approachable, while the dense silhouettes and tight apertures add a sense of toughness and authority. It reads as modern and no-nonsense, leaning more toward signage and product labeling energy than delicate editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust geometric presence while avoiding harshness through rounded corners and smooth curve-to-stem transitions. Its consistent construction and compact internal spaces suggest a focus on impactful display use and a cohesive, industrial-modern aesthetic.
In the sample text, the weight and enclosed forms create strong color on the page, which helps short phrases stand out but can make long passages feel dense. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectilinear logic, staying sturdy and visually consistent with the caps and lowercase.