Sans Superellipse Ubkom 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fuse', 'Fuse V.2', 'Fuse V.2 Printed', and 'Gardenia' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, packaging, posters, signage, friendly, playful, chunky, approachable, retro, approachability, impact, retro warmth, display clarity, geometric softness, rounded, soft, blunt, bubbly, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, superellipse-like curves and softly squared terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and corners are visibly eased rather than sharp, producing a cushiony silhouette throughout. Proportions feel compact and sturdy: bowls are generously filled, counters are relatively tight, and curves dominate over straight segments. The lowercase is simple and geometric in spirit, with a single-storey “a” and “g,” while caps maintain wide, smooth shapes with understated joins and a solid, even color on the line.
Best suited for short to medium-length settings where strong presence and friendliness are priorities—headlines, brand marks, packaging, posters, and display signage. It also works well for playful UI accents, badges, and callouts where a compact, rounded texture helps create a welcoming tone. In longer text, its dense color suggests using ample size and spacing for comfort.
The overall tone is warm and easygoing, with a slightly toy-like, 1970s-inspired friendliness. Its rounded geometry and dense weight give it a confident, upbeat presence that reads as welcoming rather than formal. The font feels expressive without relying on ornament, suggesting a cheerful, down-to-earth voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, approachable display voice built from rounded, superellipse-informed geometry. It prioritizes visual warmth, solid impact, and consistent soft terminals to create a contemporary-retro feel that remains clean and highly legible at display sizes.
Round characters like O, Q, 8, and 0 lean toward rounded-rectangle construction, reinforcing a consistent superellipse rhythm across letters and numerals. Curved terminals on strokes and diagonals (notably in S, J, y, and 2) add a casual softness, while the tight apertures and stout verticals keep text blocks looking dark and cohesive.