Sans Superellipse Penuy 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gothic No.13' by Bitstream, 'Bergk' by Designova, 'Gothic 13' by Linotype, 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, and 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, punchy, sporty, retro, assertive, impact, space saving, clarity, modern utility, blocky, compact, rounded, squared, heavy.
This typeface is built from compact, block-like forms with rounded-rectangle curves and broadly uniform stroke thickness. Corners are softened rather than sharp, giving counters and bowls a squarish, superelliptical geometry. Terminals are mostly flat and decisive, and curves transition quickly into straights, producing a tight, sturdy rhythm. The lowercase shows sturdy, simplified construction with minimal modulation, while the figures share the same dense, squared-off proportions for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where the heavy, compact shapes can deliver immediate impact. It works well for branding systems that want a sturdy, modern-industrial voice, as well as signage, packaging, and promotional graphics where bold readability and a tight footprint are helpful.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its rounded-square construction adds a friendly, retro-industrial flavor—more approachable than hard-edged grotesks, but still forceful and attention grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual presence in a compact width, using rounded-rectangular geometry to balance toughness with approachability. It prioritizes bold silhouette clarity and uniform texture for strong display performance.
In the sample text, the dense shapes and compressed spacing create a strong texture that reads best at larger sizes. The design’s consistent weight and compact counters make it feel stable and engineered, with a distinctly poster-like impact when set in short lines.