Sans Superellipse Ponab 3 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goldtext' by Attractype, 'Argon' by Designova, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type, 'Agharti' by That That Creative, 'Heroic Condensed' by TypeTrust, and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, industrial, poster-ready, modern, urban, authoritative, space-saving impact, modern utility, geometric consistency, display clarity, condensed, monoline, closed apertures, vertical stress, rounded corners.
A condensed sans with monoline strokes and a tall, tightly packed silhouette. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than fully circular rounds. Terminals are clean and mostly blunt, with subtly softened corners; joins stay crisp, producing a sturdy, high-impact rhythm. The lowercase shows compact, closed apertures and straightforward forms, while figures follow the same narrow, vertical proportions for a consistent set.
Well suited to headlines and display typography where space is limited and impact is required, such as posters, branding lockups, packaging panels, and wayfinding or signage. It can also work for short subheads and callouts when given a bit of spacing to keep internal counters clear.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a contemporary, industrial edge. Its compressed stance and squared rounding read as confident and urban, lending a headline-forward, no-nonsense personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact width, combining a modern grotesque structure with superelliptical rounding for a distinctive, engineered look. Its consistent stroke behavior and restrained detailing suggest a focus on clarity and repeatable rhythm in bold display settings.
Because of the tight letterforms and relatively closed counters, the design benefits from generous tracking and comfortable line spacing when used in longer settings. The squared-round construction stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, helping maintain an even texture in dense compositions.