Sans Superellipse Ifpo 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A heavy, block-driven sans with squared proportions softened by large-radius corners. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle bowls and counters, producing a superelliptical feel rather than circular geometry. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, terminals are blunt, and apertures tend to be tight, giving the face a dense, compact color. The lowercase is built on a tall, sturdy structure with broad shoulders and short extenders, while numerals and capitals share the same squared, engineered rhythm.
This font is best suited to large-scale settings where its compact counters and blocky shapes can read cleanly—headlines, posters, logotypes, product packaging, and bold UI or signage moments. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, especially where a sturdy, industrial-meets-friendly impression is desired.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, machine-made confidence. Its rounded corners keep it friendly, but the tight counters and chunky shapes push it toward a tough, sporty, tech-oriented voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through dense, squared letterforms with softened corners, balancing toughness with approachability. It emphasizes a consistent, engineered rhythm that stays legible and distinctive in display typography.
Several forms suggest purposeful cut-ins and rectangular counters (notably in letters like B, D, O, P, R and in the numerals), which can read as subtly stencil-like at display sizes. The wide set and strong horizontals create stable line silhouettes and a poster-like presence in text blocks.