Sans Superellipse Isti 3 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Block Marys' by Kulokale and 'Muscle' by Positype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming titles, event promos, sporty, futuristic, aggressive, dynamic, techy, speed, impact, modernity, branding, display, rounded, compressed, slanted, blocky, streamlined.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with broad, superelliptical counters and softly chamfered corners. Strokes are chunky and compact, with tight internal apertures and frequent stencil-like notches or cut-ins that create sharp highlights and a high-speed rhythm. The overall silhouette is low in detail but strongly shaped, emphasizing wide, squat forms and consistent curvature across rounds and straight-sided letters alike.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster typography, sports and esports identities, gaming/UI title screens, and event promotions. It also works well for logos and wordmarks where a compact, aerodynamic feel is desired, especially in all-caps or punchy mixed-case phrases.
The design reads fast, loud, and mechanical—evoking motorsport graphics, arcade titles, and sci‑fi interfaces. Its angled stance and cut-in details add urgency and a slightly aggressive tone, while the rounded construction keeps it modern rather than harsh.
The letterforms appear designed to combine rounded, industrial geometry with a sense of motion, using slant and strategic cut-ins to suggest speed and power. The goal is immediate visual presence and a cohesive, streamlined texture across display sizes.
Spacing and letterfit are tuned for impact in larger sizes, where the interior cut-ins and narrow openings remain distinct. At smaller sizes, the tight apertures and dense joins can merge, so it benefits from generous size, tracking, or high-contrast color setups.