Sans Superellipse Raduw 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arges' by Blaze Type, 'Coign' by Colophon Foundry, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Hype vol 2' and 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, and 'Horse Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, condensed, assertive, industrial, poster-ready, no-nonsense, space-saving, high impact, modern display, vertical emphasis, tall, compact, monoline, rounded corners, rectilinear.
A tall, condensed sans with heavy, nearly monoline strokes and tightly packed proportions. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms, giving counters and bowls a superelliptical feel rather than purely circular geometry. Terminals are clean and blunt, joins are crisp, and most letters keep a disciplined vertical stance with minimal modulation. The lowercase maintains a straightforward construction with compact apertures, while numerals and capitals share the same narrow, columnar rhythm for a consistent, high-impact texture in lines of text.
Best suited to short, high-visibility text such as headlines, posters, logo wordmarks, packaging callouts, and signage where vertical emphasis and strong color are desirable. It can also work for labels or UI emphasis text when used sparingly and with generous tracking to preserve legibility at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a strong vertical drive that reads as modern and slightly industrial. Its compressed silhouette and solid color create an attention-grabbing, headline-forward personality that feels direct, urban, and performance-oriented.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, pairing condensed proportions with sturdy strokes and rounded-rectangular curves for a clean, contemporary display voice.
Because of the tight width and dense stroke weight, interior spaces in letters like a/e/s and forms with multiple stems (m, w) can appear compact; spacing and size choices will strongly affect clarity. The design’s rounded-rectangle curves help keep it contemporary and controlled rather than aggressive or sharp-edged.