Sans Superellipse Ifho 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, kids branding, playful, retro, soft, chunky, friendly, display impact, playful branding, retro futurism, geometric softness, rounded, puffy, blobby, compact, geometric.
A heavy, rounded display sans with superellipse-inspired construction and broad, sculpted counters. Strokes are consistently thick with softened terminals and frequent wedge-like notches and ink-trap-style cut-ins that create a chiseled rhythm inside otherwise pillowy forms. Curves dominate, but many joins resolve into flattened arcs and rounded-rectangle contours, giving the letters a controlled geometric base rather than a purely hand-drawn feel. Apertures tend to be small, and spacing reads even and blocky, producing dense, graphic word shapes.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of text where its chunky forms and distinctive internal shaping can read clearly. It works well for posters, packaging, entertainment branding, and logo work that benefits from a friendly, retro-leaning display voice.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like softness paired with a slightly futuristic, retro-pop edge. The distinctive cut-ins add energy and personality, making the texture feel animated and designed rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with soft, rounded geometry while adding a signature personality through repeated notches and cut-ins. The goal seems to be a cohesive, highly stylized display sans that remains legible in bold, graphic applications.
The alphabet shows strong, consistent motifing across curves (notched shoulders, clipped bowls, and rounded corners), which helps headlines feel cohesive at larger sizes. The numerals follow the same inflated geometry, with clear, bold silhouettes that prioritize impact over fine detail.