Sans Superellipse Abgep 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Molecula' by Northeast Type Foundry and 'PF Square Sans Condensed Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, friendly, retro, approachable, playful, informal, approachability, display impact, retro-modern, brand voice, soft corners, rounded terminals, slab-like joins, open apertures, chunky.
A heavy, softly squared sans with rounded-rectangle construction and gently curved corners throughout. Strokes stay largely even, with minimal contrast and a consistent, sturdy rhythm. Many terminals finish with subtle flares or slab-like ends, giving letters a slightly calligraphic, cut-paper feel without becoming truly serifed. Counters are generously sized and open, and round characters (O, C, G) read as superelliptical rather than perfectly circular. Numerals match the letterforms with the same compact, sturdy shapes and softened edges.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where a bold, friendly voice is needed—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand wordmarks. It can also work for editorial standfirsts or pull quotes where a softer, more informal sans texture is desired.
The overall tone is warm and personable, with a lightly retro flavor. Its chunky shapes and soft corners feel inviting and a bit whimsical, lending an easygoing, handmade-adjacent character while remaining clearly constructed and legible.
The font appears designed to blend geometric superellipse structure with softened, human-friendly finishing, aiming for high-impact readability with an approachable, characterful voice. Its consistent weight and rounded construction suggest an intention toward modern display use with a nostalgic, tactile twist.
The design mixes geometric superellipse curves with occasional wedge-like joins and small terminal flares, creating a distinctive texture in text. The uppercase feels slightly more blocky and poster-ready, while the lowercase maintains a friendly, readable flow with strong dot shapes and clear differentiation between similar forms.