Sans Superellipse Ponuf 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, retro, condensed, technical, poster, space saving, high impact, systematic look, display presence, rounded corners, squarish curves, tall proportions, compact counters, uniform strokes.
A condensed sans with tall, columnar proportions and uniform stroke weight. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle forms, producing squarish bowls and softly chamfered-feeling corners rather than true geometric circles. Counters are compact and vertical, terminals are mostly flat, and the overall rhythm is tight and regular, with minimal modulation and a clean, engineered silhouette.
It performs best in large sizes where its compact counters and condensed spacing remain clear—posters, headlines, signage, and bold branding moments. It can also work for short UI labels or packaging callouts where a tall, space-saving word shape is helpful.
The font conveys an industrial, utilitarian tone with a subtle retro display flavor—like labeling, equipment markings, or condensed headline type. Its narrow stance and squared curves feel efficient and technical, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using a squared-round construction to create a distinctive, systematic look. It prioritizes a strong vertical presence and consistent stroke behavior for confident display typography.
Round letters (such as O/C/G) read as superelliptical capsules, and many joins favor straight-to-curve transitions that maintain a boxy footprint. The digits share the same tall, compressed styling, supporting consistent set-width and a cohesive headline texture.