Sans Superellipse Oflim 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'React BTL' by BoxTube Labs, 'Bergk' by Designova, 'Broadside' by Device, 'Astern Shade' by Edignwn Type, 'Mercurial' by Grype, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Nasional Sans' by Jetsmax Studio, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, and 'Great Escape' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sportswear, retro, playful, chunky, friendly, sporty, impact, compactness, approachability, display clarity, rounded, compact, blunt, soft corners, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared corners throughout. Strokes are uniform and monolinear, with large counters and roomy apertures that keep the dense weight readable. Terminals are blunt and consistently rounded, giving curves a superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Proportions are tight and tall, with short extenders and simplified joins that emphasize an even, blocky rhythm; figures and capitals share the same sturdy, poster-like presence.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short-form display copy where the dense weight and compact width can create strong impact. It can work well for branding and packaging that wants a friendly industrial feel, as well as sporty or retro-themed graphics and labels where a sturdy, simplified sans is desirable.
The overall tone feels bold and upbeat, blending a utilitarian sign-painting solidity with a light, friendly softness from the rounded corners. It reads as retro-leaning and energetic, with a slightly toy-like chunkiness that suits informal, attention-getting typography.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space while staying approachable through rounded, superelliptical geometry. Its simplified, monoline construction suggests an emphasis on consistency, reproduction reliability, and a distinctive display voice rather than delicate typographic nuance.
The design relies on consistent corner radii and rectangular counters, which produces a strong, uniform texture in lines of text. In the sample setting, word shapes remain clear at display sizes, with distinctive forms in letters like J, Q, and the single-storey a helping recognition despite the compact width.