Sans Superellipse Ofbog 3 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Corner Deli' by Fenotype, 'Helvegen' by Ironbird Creative, 'Black River' by Larin Type Co, 'Limbus Sans' by Luker Type, 'Born Strong' by Rook Supply, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, techy, condensed, utilitarian, retro, space efficiency, bold impact, systematic geometry, modern utility, rounded corners, soft terminals, squared curves, high contrast (shape), compact.
A compact, heavy sans with a condensed footprint and a rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are consistently monoline, with corners softened into generous radii that create superellipse-like bowls and counters. Curves feel squared-off rather than circular, giving letters like O, D, and Q a boxy silhouette, while joins remain clean and sturdy. Overall proportions emphasize verticality, with tight apertures and relatively small counters that hold together well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short statements where its condensed heft can maximize impact in limited space. It also fits packaging, labels, signage, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a sturdy, rounded-industrial character. In longer passages it creates a dense texture, so it’s most effective when used selectively for emphasis.
The tone is functional and assertive, with a distinctly industrial and slightly retro-tech flavor. Rounded corners keep it approachable, but the dense forms and narrowed width maintain a controlled, no-nonsense voice suitable for bold messaging.
The design appears aimed at delivering high-impact, space-efficient typography with a consistent rounded-rectangle geometry. It prioritizes solidity and clarity in display contexts while maintaining a friendly edge through softened corners.
Uppercase forms read especially strong and uniform, while lowercase keeps the same rounded-rect geometry with single-storey shapes and straightforward detailing. Numerals match the letterforms’ squared curves and compact spacing, producing a cohesive, label-like texture in continuous text.