Sans Superellipse Tidim 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Machine' by ITC, 'Evanston Tavern' by Kimmy Design, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'RBNo2.1' by René Bieder, 'Manual' by TypeUnion, and 'Balbek Pro' by Valentino Vergan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, rugged, punchy, utilitarian, retro, impact, compactness, print texture, ruggedness, condensed, blocky, stamped, rough edges, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with tight proportions and squared-off counters built from rounded-rectangle forms. Strokes are thick and largely monoline, with subtly uneven, distressed edges that create a printed or stamped texture. Curves are simplified into superelliptical bowls, corners are softly rounded rather than sharp, and joins stay sturdy and closed, producing dense silhouettes and strong color. Spacing is fairly tight, with a consistent, vertical rhythm that reads best at larger sizes.
Well suited for posters, headlines, and short emphatic statements where weight and texture can do the work. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from an industrial or craft-printed feel, especially in high-contrast black-on-light applications.
The overall tone feels industrial and workmanlike, with a rugged, slightly worn finish that suggests ink spread, letterpress, or stenciled signage. It projects urgency and toughness, leaning more functional than elegant, and carries a vintage display energy without becoming decorative.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint while adding a deliberately rough, analog texture. The rounded-rectangle construction keeps forms simple and consistent, while the distressed edge treatment adds character and a tactile, print-like voice.
Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy, with simplified terminals and minimal modulation; the distressed perimeter is consistent across letters and numerals, keeping the texture uniform in text. The figures match the blocky construction and maintain strong presence, supporting bold, attention-grabbing numeric callouts.