Sans Superellipse Higan 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blimone' by Degarism Studio, 'Americane Condensed' by HVD Fonts, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, bold, condensed, industrial, utilitarian, retro, space-saving, impact, clarity, sturdy tone, blocky, rounded corners, compact, high impact, signage-like.
A heavy, condensed sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle construction in its curves. Strokes stay broadly uniform, producing dense, dark letterforms with tight internal counters and minimal modulation. Terminals are mostly flat and squared-off, while bowls and rounded joins feel softly radiused rather than fully circular, giving a superellipse-like geometry. The overall rhythm is vertical and emphatic, with sturdy stems, short crossbars, and numerals that match the same compressed, solid build.
This font is well suited to short, high-impact copy such as headlines, posters, labels, and wayfinding where bold, compact letterforms are an advantage. It can also work for branding that needs a sturdy, industrial voice, especially in large sizes or with slightly increased spacing for improved clarity.
The tone is assertive and no-nonsense, projecting strength and clarity over delicacy. Its compact, blocky shapes and softened corners suggest an industrial, signage-oriented character with a hint of mid-century display practicality.
The design appears intended as a condensed, high-impact sans that maximizes presence in limited horizontal space while maintaining a consistent rounded-rectangle geometry. It prioritizes strong silhouette, uniform texture, and straightforward legibility for display-driven typography.
Because counters are relatively tight at this weight, the design reads best when given enough size or tracking to avoid clogging in dense settings. The consistent, rounded-rect curve language helps keep the texture cohesive across caps, lowercase, and figures.