Sans Superellipse Typi 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Reader Condensed' by Colophon Foundry, 'Miura' by DSType, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Opinion Pro' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, labels, friendly, casual, quirky, approachable, retro, approachability, compact impact, handmade texture, modern retro, rounded, soft corners, compact, hand-drawn, blunt.
A compact, rounded sans with softened corners and subtly uneven, humanized outlines. Strokes are low-contrast and mostly monolinear, with rounded terminals and gently squared (superellipse-like) bowls that keep counters open. Proportions are condensed with a tall x-height, giving the lowercase a sturdy, upright presence; spacing feels slightly tight, producing a dense, rhythmic texture in text. The numerals and uppercase share the same blunt, softened geometry, with minor irregularities that read like intentional ink or marker wobble rather than mechanical perfection.
Best suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and display sizes where its compact width and tall x-height create strong presence. It works well for packaging, labels, menus, and brand applications that benefit from a friendly, handcrafted-modern voice, and it can also serve in UI or editorial callouts where a warm, informal sans is desired.
The overall tone is warm and informal, blending a retro sign-painting feel with a playful, slightly quirky friendliness. Its softened geometry keeps it approachable, while the condensed stance adds a punchy, poster-like energy.
Likely designed to provide a modern rounded sans with a distinctly human, slightly imperfect finish—combining compact, space-saving proportions with soft superellipse shapes for approachable, high-impact typography.
Round forms (like O, Q, e, 0) lean toward rounded-rectangle construction rather than pure circles, reinforcing the superellipse character. The lowercase shows a lively, human touch—particularly in curved joins and terminals—without becoming chaotic, so it remains readable while still feeling crafted.