Sans Superellipse Makus 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Racon' by Ahmet Altun, 'Mexiland' by Grezline Studio, 'Tradesman' by Grype, 'FTY Galactic VanGuardian' by The Fontry, 'Kinesthesia' by Typodermic, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, logotypes, packaging, headlines, ui labels, playful, friendly, retro, techy, chunky, impact, friendliness, modernity, distinctiveness, simplicity, rounded, soft corners, geometric, modular, bubble-like.
A heavy, rounded sans built from superellipse-like geometry, with broad strokes, soft corners, and mostly closed, rectangular counters. Curves and terminals tend to square off into rounded-rectangle forms, giving letters a modular, molded look rather than a calligraphic one. The rhythm is compact and sturdy, with simplified joins and minimal interior detailing; diagonals (like in K, V, W, X, Y) are thick and smooth, while bowls and apertures favor tight openings and consistent radii. Figures echo the same rounded-rect construction, especially the 0, 2, 3, and 8, reinforcing a cohesive, blocky silhouette.
This style is well suited to attention-grabbing headlines, branding and logotypes, product packaging, and playful display settings where strong silhouettes matter. It can also work for short UI labels, badges, and game/tech themed graphics where a rounded, modular voice is desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a distinctly retro-futurist, arcade-like friendliness. Its soft-rectilinear shapes feel modern and digital, while the chunky proportions keep it informal and bold in personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, geometric personality—combining sturdy, rounded-rect construction with simplified forms to create a distinctive, friendly display voice that remains clean and contemporary.
Because many counters are small and apertures are tight, the design reads best when given enough size or spacing to keep interior shapes from visually filling in. The squared-off rounding creates strong, stable word shapes and a consistent texture across mixed case and numerals.