Sans Superellipse Yoji 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATC Duel' by Avondale Type Co., 'Mega' by Blaze Type, and 'PODIUM Sharp' and 'PODIUM Soft' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports, playful, sporty, retro, chunky, friendly, attention grabbing, retro display, friendly impact, geometric boldness, soft corners, compact apertures, rounded rectangles, ink-trap like, high impact.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broadly squared curves. Strokes are thick and consistent, with softened corners and small interior counters that read as punched-out openings. Many joins and terminals show subtle notches and pinches that resemble ink-trap detailing, adding texture to the otherwise solid silhouettes. The overall rhythm is wide and stable, with compact apertures and tightly enclosed bowls that emphasize mass and impact.
This font works best for display use: headlines, posters, and large typographic statements where its chunky shapes and rounded geometry can read clearly. It’s also well suited to branding and packaging that want a friendly, high-impact presence, particularly in energetic categories like sports, entertainment, or casual food and beverage.
The tone is bold and upbeat, leaning toward a retro, poster-ready feel. Its rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than aggressive, giving it a playful, sporty energy that suits attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a soft-edged, geometric character. By combining rounded-rectangle forms with small, tight counters and subtle notch details, it aims for a distinctive, confident display voice that stays approachable.
The dense counters and narrow openings create strong figure–ground contrast at larger sizes, while the pronounced width and heavy fill make the texture feel compact and loud in paragraphs. Numerals match the same blocky, rounded-rect style, maintaining a consistent, display-oriented voice across letters and digits.