Sans Superellipse Terab 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FP Fragile' by Fontpartners, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, utilitarian, military, gritty, assertive, stencil utility, bold impact, industrial voice, distinct texture, stencil-cut, rounded corners, ink-trap-like, modular, rugged.
A very heavy, stencil-like sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broad, blunt terminals. Many glyphs are broken by consistent internal gaps and notches, creating a cut-out effect that reads as deliberate rather than distressed. Curves are squarish and compact (especially in C/O/Q and numerals), while straight strokes stay thick and uniform; joins and corners are softened, giving the shapes a superelliptical feel. Spacing appears sturdy and even in text, with strong vertical emphasis and highly simplified, blocky counters.
Well suited to impactful headlines, poster typography, and display settings where the stencil construction can be appreciated. It also fits labels, packaging, and signage that benefits from an industrial or tactical voice, especially in short phrases and all-caps treatments.
The font projects a pragmatic, industrial tone—confident, tough, and no-nonsense. The stencil interruptions add a utilitarian, equipment-marking character that feels functional and slightly militaristic, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling sharp or delicate.
Likely designed to combine the practicality of stencil lettering with a rounded, modular sans foundation, prioritizing bold legibility and a distinctive cut-out texture. The consistent bridges and softened geometry suggest an aim for reproducible, marking-style forms with a contemporary, punchy presence.
The repeated breaks inside bowls and along stems behave like stencil bridges, helping create distinct silhouettes at large sizes. In longer lines of text the heavy color and frequent cutouts generate a strong texture, so it reads best when given ample size and breathing room.