Sans Superellipse Idguv 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, 'Sztos' by Machalski, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Palo' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, punchy, assertive, playful, sporty, retro, high impact, friendly boldness, compact display, brand punch, blocky, rounded, compact, bulky, high-impact.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broad, low-contrast strokes. Curves read as soft superellipses rather than true circles, while straight strokes terminate in blunt, slightly rounded ends. Counters are tight and apertures are somewhat closed, giving the face a dense, poster-like texture. Lowercase forms are sturdy with a tall x-height and short extenders; punctuation and dots appear square and emphatic, matching the overall blocky rhythm.
Best suited to large-scale applications where impact is the priority—headlines, posters, titles, event and sports branding, packaging fronts, and bold signage. It can work for short UI labels or badges when set large enough to preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone is bold and attention-seeking with a friendly, game-day energy. Its rounded geometry keeps the weight from feeling harsh, leaning more toward playful confidence than strict corporate neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a compact footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to balance strength with approachability. It prioritizes strong silhouette recognition and consistent, punchy texture for display typography.
The font’s density and tight internal spaces create strong color at headline sizes, but can make small text feel congested. Numerals and capitals follow the same rounded-rectilinear logic, producing a cohesive, uniform impact across mixed-case settings.