Sans Superellipse Sidum 3 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial display, condensed, assertive, retro, editorial, dynamic, space saving, high impact, headline focus, retro modernity, tall, compact, slanted, smooth, rounded.
A tall, condensed italic with compact proportions and a pronounced forward slant. Strokes are heavy and fairly even, with subtly rounded corners and softly squared bowls that create a superellipse-like geometry. Counters are narrow and vertically oriented, giving the face a tight rhythm and strong vertical momentum. Terminals are clean and mostly cut straight, keeping the overall silhouette crisp despite the rounded construction.
Best suited to display settings where space is limited but impact is required—headlines, posters, splashy editorial callouts, and packaging panels. The narrow width and strong slant help it stand out in branding and promotional graphics, and it can work well for short subheads where a fast, energetic tone is desired.
The font projects urgency and confidence, with a sporty, poster-like energy. Its condensed, slanted forms feel reminiscent of vintage advertising and headline typography, balancing a tough, industrial presence with a slightly softened, rounded finish.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a condensed footprint, using italic motion and rounded-rectilinear shapes to keep the tone contemporary while nodding to classic condensed display styles. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and tight rhythm for attention-grabbing typographic color at large sizes.
Uppercase forms read especially columnar and compact, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, utilitarian structure. Numerals follow the same tall, narrow pattern, supporting dense setting and strong alignment in stacked or tightly spaced layouts.