Sans Superellipse Agbuv 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Lost and Foundry' by Fontsmith, 'Editorial Comment JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, condensed, retro, assertive, functional, space saving, high impact, signage style, systematic shapes, display focus, monoline, rounded corners, compact, poster-like.
A condensed, monoline sans with tall proportions and softened, squared-off curves that read as rounded-rectangle/superellipse forms. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, and joins/terminals tend to be blunt and slightly rounded, creating a sturdy, stamped feel. Counters are narrow and vertical, spacing is tight, and the overall rhythm is compact and upright, favoring strong verticals over horizontals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short display lines where compact width and strong presence are advantages. It also fits signage, labels, and packaging systems that need high-impact typography in limited horizontal space, and can work for bold wordmarks when set with generous tracking.
The tone is bold and utilitarian, with a retro-industrial flavor reminiscent of signage and packaging. Its narrow build and firm shapes give it an assertive, no-nonsense voice that feels contemporary but slightly vintage in attitude.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and legibility in a tight footprint by combining condensed proportions with smooth, rounded-rectangle construction. The consistent stroke weight and blunt terminals suggest a practical, sign-painter or stencil-adjacent sensibility adapted into a clean display sans.
Round letters such as O/Q/C appear more like elongated capsules than circles, reinforcing the vertical, compressed silhouette. The numeral set matches the same condensed geometry and heavy presence, supporting cohesive headline use.