Sans Superellipse Ifsa 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nicomedia' by Artegra, 'Gomme Sans' by Dharma Type, and 'Obvia Expanded' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, bold, playful, industrial, retro, friendly, impact, brand presence, signage clarity, friendly strength, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, soft-cornered.
A heavy, rounded-rectangle sans with broad proportions and uniform, low-contrast strokes. Corners are consistently softened into superelliptical curves, giving counters and bowls a squarish-but-rounded geometry (notably in O, Q, 0, 8, 9). Joins and terminals read as clean and mechanically crisp, with generous interior space for the weight, while curves are slightly flattened to emphasize a boxy rhythm. Uppercase forms feel compact and assertive; lowercase is sturdy and utilitarian with simple, single-storey a and g and minimal modulation.
Best suited to large-scale applications where its mass and rounded geometry can read clearly: headlines, posters, bold brand marks, packaging, and wayfinding/signage. It also works well for short UI labels or badges where a sturdy, friendly presence is desired, but extended paragraphs will appear dense due to the strong typographic color.
The tone is confident and high-impact while staying approachable due to the rounded corners and spacious counters. It evokes mid-century signage and contemporary sports/tech branding at once—punchy, energetic, and a bit playful rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a softened, contemporary edge—combining squared construction for strength with rounded corners for friendliness. Its consistent superelliptical shaping suggests a focus on cohesive branding and display use across letters and numerals.
Numerals share the same rounded-rect logic as the letters, producing a cohesive, system-like texture in sequences. The ampersand is thick and simplified to match the blocky construction. At text sizes the weight creates a strong dark color, making line breaks and spacing feel intentionally compact and emphatic.