Sans Superellipse Podab 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kicker FC' by Arkitype, 'Ballet Mechanique' by Characters Font Foundry, 'Film P3' by Fontsphere, 'PTL Adigo' by Primetype, 'Branson' by Sensatype Studio, and 'This Appeal' by VP Creative Shop (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, condensed, industrial, poster-like, modernist, utilitarian, space-saving, impact, signage clarity, geometric unity, modern styling, rounded corners, rectilinear, monoline, compact, tall.
A tall, tightly proportioned sans with monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle geometry throughout. Curves resolve into softened corners, giving counters a superelliptical feel rather than circular bowls. Vertical strokes dominate, joins stay clean and mechanical, and terminals are mostly flat with subtle rounding. The overall rhythm is compact and steady, with narrow apertures and small counters in letters like a, e, and s, and strongly condensed capitals that keep a consistent, disciplined texture.
Best suited to display settings where a compact width and strong vertical emphasis help fit more characters per line—headlines, posters, event titles, and wayfinding. It can also work for branding and packaging where a streamlined, industrial look is desired, but the tight apertures suggest avoiding long body text at small sizes.
The tone is technical and metropolitan, evoking signage, industrial labeling, and streamlined modern graphics. Its condensed stance and squared-round construction feel purposeful and controlled, with a slightly retro-futurist flavor reminiscent of Art Deco-inspired display typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while maintaining a cohesive rounded-rectilinear motif. Its controlled geometry and minimal stroke modulation prioritize clarity, consistency, and a modern, constructed aesthetic.
Round letters such as O and Q read as tall rounded rectangles, reinforcing a uniform, engineered silhouette. The lowercase has single-storey forms (notably a and g), and punctuation/diacritics are simple and functional, supporting a clean, no-nonsense voice.