Sans Superellipse Tekol 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grillmaster' by FontMesa; 'Cairoli Classic' by Italiantype; 'Frontage Condensed' by Juri Zaech; and 'Angmar', 'Delonie', and 'Headpen' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, retro, playful, punchy, poster, compact impact, retro display, friendly boldness, signage clarity, condensed, rounded corners, soft-edged, sturdy, compact.
A condensed, heavy sans with softly squared curves and rounded-rectangle counters that create a compact, superelliptical feel. Strokes are largely monolinear and blunt-ended, with subtly irregular, ink-trap-like corner shaping that keeps dense forms from clogging. Curves tend toward squared arcs rather than pure circles, and many terminals finish with a gentle flare or flattening that adds a handmade, stamped quality. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with small apertures and sturdy interior spaces that hold up at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, labels, and signage where a dense, high-impact word shape is needed. It also works well for branding and packaging that aims for a retro, approachable voice, and for short UI or editorial callouts where compact width is an advantage.
The tone is bold and upbeat, leaning retro and slightly quirky. Its compressed silhouettes and softened corners suggest vintage signage and mid-century advertising, giving text a friendly, attention-grabbing presence without feeling aggressive. The slight irregularity in edges and joins adds warmth and an informal, human touch.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry and soft corners to stay friendly while remaining highly assertive. Its sturdy, simplified construction prioritizes bold readability and a distinctive, vintage-leaning display texture.
Uppercase forms read especially strong and poster-ready, while lowercase remains compact with short extenders and rounded details that keep words cohesive. Numerals follow the same condensed, blocky logic, with simplified shapes and consistent stroke weight for a unified texture across mixed content.