Sans Superellipse Telew 3 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Champion Gothic' and 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., and 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, rugged, poster, vintage, noisy, distressed display, stamp effect, vintage impact, compact emphasis, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, distressed, inked.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) counters and blunt terminals. Strokes are thick and compact, with subtle contrast and a generally vertical stance. The outlines are intentionally irregular, showing roughened edges, small nicks, and inky gaps that give each glyph a stamped or worn texture. Curved forms read as squarish and tight, producing dense word shapes with a strong vertical rhythm.
Well suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, album art, badges, and packaging where texture is a feature. It can also work for signage-style graphics and themed editorial callouts, especially at medium to large sizes where the distressed detailing remains legible.
The overall tone is tough and workmanlike, with a worn, analog feel reminiscent of rubber stamps, screenprint, or painted signage. Its texture adds grit and immediacy, lending a vintage-industrial attitude that feels assertive rather than refined.
This design appears intended to combine a compact, high-density condensed skeleton with a deliberately weathered surface, creating a bold display voice that feels printed, stamped, or aged. The rounded-rect geometry keeps the forms coherent while the rough texture provides character and atmosphere.
Spacing appears fairly tight and the narrow proportions amplify the font’s impact in all caps. The distressed texture is consistent across letters and figures, but varies enough to feel handmade; this also means very small sizes may lose clarity as the rough edges and interior notches fill in.