Sans Superellipse Ifmi 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Gilam' by Fontfabric, 'Famiar' by Mans Greback, 'Acto' by Monotype, and 'Eastman Grotesque' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, stickers, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, punchy, attention grabbing, friendly display, retro punch, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact counters, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with superellipse-style curves and softly squared corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and many joins feel slightly eased or chamfered, giving forms a molded, rubbery solidity. Counters are compact and rounded-rectangular, apertures tend to be tight, and terminals are blunt, producing dense, high-impact word shapes. The lowercase shows simplified, single-storey constructions where applicable, with short extenders and a compact, bouncy rhythm; figures are similarly stout with wide, stable silhouettes.
Best suited to display roles where impact and friendliness are priorities: posters, bold headlines, product packaging, and brand marks that want a soft, approachable presence. It also works well for short, emphatic UI labels or social graphics when a dense, chunky texture is desired.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a toy-like, poster-friendly warmth. Its rounded geometry and tight counters create a humorous, energetic texture that feels retro and informal rather than corporate or neutral.
The letterforms appear intended to translate geometric, rounded-rectangle construction into a highly emphatic display voice, balancing sturdy shapes with softened corners for approachability. The design prioritizes strong silhouettes and playful rhythm to stand out at larger sizes and in high-contrast layouts.
The design favors mass and silhouette clarity over delicate internal detail, so spacing and counter shape become the primary drivers of readability. In text settings the heavy color produces strong emphasis, and the slightly irregular, buoyant widths add a lively cadence.