Sans Superellipse Hinum 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Explorer' by Fenotype, 'Miguel De Northern' by Graphicxell, 'Trade Gothic Next' by Linotype, 'Duotone' by Match & Kerosene, and 'Oxford Press' by Set Sail Studios (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, playful, bold, punchy, friendly, attention, nostalgia, approachability, compact impact, compact, rounded, soft, chunky, bouncy.
A compact, heavy display sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly tapered strokes. Curves are broad and superelliptical, with terminals that often swell into teardrop-like ends, giving many letters a slightly sculpted look. Counters are small and tight, and joins are smooth and sturdy, producing a dense, high-impact silhouette. Overall spacing and rhythm feel condensed and energetic, with a consistent, poster-oriented texture across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display settings where impact and personality matter: posters, packaging, storefront or wayfinding signage, and brand marks that want a retro-friendly presence. It can also work for pull quotes and titles when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing to keep the dense forms from filling in.
The tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century headline typography and vintage signage. Its rounded forms and bulbous terminals soften the weight, creating a friendly, slightly cheeky voice that still reads as assertive and attention-seeking.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact footprint while maintaining a friendly, rounded character. Its superelliptical geometry and expressive terminals aim to reference vintage display styles in a modern, simplified drawing.
The design shows deliberate idiosyncrasies—especially in curved letters and diagonals—that add character without becoming chaotic. The sample text suggests strong word-shape presence at larger sizes, while the tight counters and dense color indicate it will feel more crowded as sizes get small.