Sans Superellipse Polom 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'FF Good' and 'FF Good Headline' by FontFont, 'Milky Bar' by Malgorzata Bartosik, and 'Monopol' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, condensed, sturdy, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, system lettering, signage utility, compact, tall, blocky, rounded corners, closed apertures.
A compact, vertically oriented sans with tall proportions and thick, even strokes. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms, giving bowls and counters a superelliptical feel rather than circular. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared, with subtle rounding at corners; joins are firm and mechanical. The lowercase is tight and efficient with relatively closed apertures and minimal differentiation in stroke modulation, producing a dense, uniform color in text. Figures and capitals follow the same narrow, stacked construction, emphasizing height and economy of width.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and signage where a strong vertical presence and tight width are advantages. It also works well for packaging systems or brand lockups that need high impact in narrow columns or constrained spaces.
The overall tone is tough and workmanlike, with a slightly retro, industrial flavor reminiscent of signage and packaging lettering. Its condensed build and squared curves communicate efficiency, directness, and a no-nonsense attitude.
This design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, high-impact sans with a distinctly squared-rounded geometry, prioritizing punch and consistency over openness and airy readability.
The superelliptical rounding keeps the face from feeling purely rigid, but the compressed counters and compact sidebearings make it feel intentionally tight and space-saving. In larger sizes it reads as graphic and punchy, while the dense texture can feel heavy in continuous text.