Sans Superellipse Higuv 3 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Horesport' by Mightyfire, 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, and 'Alma Mater' and 'Oscar Bravo' by Studio K (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, bold, utilitarian, technical, retro, authoritative, impact, clarity, branding, economy, blocky, compact, condensed, geometric, industrial.
The design is built from compact, squared-off curves and rounded-rectangle geometry, creating a superelliptical silhouette throughout. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal contrast, and corners are broadly rounded rather than sharp. Counters are relatively small and rectangular, with a generally closed, sturdy rhythm; terminals tend to end flat, and joins stay clean and controlled for a uniform, blocky texture.
Best suited for headlines, posters, packaging, and logo wordmarks where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It can work well for signage, sports or team-style graphics, product labeling, and UI/overlay titling where bold clarity matters. For longer text, it will be most effective in short bursts (subheads, callouts, and labels) rather than continuous reading.
This typeface feels assertive and industrial, with a confident, no-nonsense tone. Its compact, chunky forms read as utilitarian and impactful, leaning toward a retro-meets-technical mood that suits bold statements more than subtlety.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize presence in limited horizontal space while staying legible at display sizes. The repeated rounded-rectangle construction suggests an intention toward geometric consistency and a sturdy, engineered feel, prioritizing strong silhouette recognition over delicate detail.
The lowercase is notably structured and mechanical, with single-storey forms and tight, rectangular counters that reinforce the overall geometric system. Numerals match the same dense, rounded-rect style, keeping a consistent color and strong silhouette across alphanumerics.