Sans Superellipse Ponov 3 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Elephantmen Greatest & Tallest' by Comicraft, 'Offroad' by Grype, 'Beachwood' and 'Goodland' by Swell Type, 'Bitcrusher' by Typodermic, and 'Crypto' by Vertigo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, retro, techno, assertive, mechanical, space-saving impact, geometric styling, modern signage, stylized branding, condensed, squared, rounded corners, geometric, modular.
A condensed, geometric sans with strongly squared proportions and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) counters. Strokes are consistently heavy and largely monoline, with smooth corner radii that soften the otherwise rigid, modular construction. Curves tend to resolve into flattened arcs and straight segments, giving round letters a boxy silhouette; joins are clean and terminals are mostly blunt, producing a tall, compact rhythm. The overall texture is dense and uniform, with minimal contrast and tight internal space typical of compressed display faces.
Best used for display settings where impact and vertical economy matter: headlines, posters, branding marks, labels, and short promotional copy. It can also work for high-contrast signage-style applications at medium to large sizes, where its dense strokes and squared curves remain legible.
The font reads as industrial and retro-futurist, combining machine-like rigidity with softened corners that feel streamlined rather than sharp. Its narrow, towering forms project urgency and authority, making it feel suited to signage, sci‑fi, and engineered branding contexts.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold, space-saving display voice built from a rounded-rectangle geometry. The consistent monoline construction and condensed proportions suggest a focus on strong graphic presence and a controlled, engineered aesthetic rather than text-first neutrality.
Distinctive rounded-rectangular bowls and apertures create a consistent superelliptical theme across letters and numerals, helping the face maintain clarity despite its tight proportions. The lowercase follows the same condensed geometry, keeping word shapes tall and compact and emphasizing vertical rhythm over horizontal flow.