Sans Superellipse Feril 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, gaming ui, product packaging, sporty, techy, dynamic, industrial, modern, impact, speed, modernity, brand voice, compactness, condensed, forward-leaning, square-round, rounded corners, geometric.
A condensed, forward-leaning sans built from squared forms with generously rounded corners, giving counters and bowls a superellipse-like feel. Strokes are heavy and even, with a tight internal spacing and compact apertures that emphasize a solid, blocky silhouette. Curves are restrained and often resolve into flattened arcs or radiused rectangles, while diagonals and terminals keep crisp angles softened by consistent corner rounding. The overall rhythm is steady and engineered, reading as a streamlined display face with clear, chunky numerals and simplified punctuation.
Best used for short, high-impact copy such as headlines, sports identities, esports or gaming graphics, posters, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for UI labels or section headers where a compact, energetic voice is desired, provided sizes are large enough to preserve counters and spacing.
The tone is fast, assertive, and contemporary, mixing athletic energy with a slightly industrial, machine-made confidence. Its slant and compact proportions suggest motion and urgency, making it feel well-suited to bold, modern branding rather than neutral text typography.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-energy display voice by combining a forward slant with rounded-rectangular geometry. The consistent corner radiusing and sturdy stroke weight aim to balance toughness and approachability, creating a modern, speed-oriented look for branding and promotional settings.
The rounded-rectangle construction is especially noticeable in the O/0-style shapes and in squared bowls, creating a cohesive “softened hard-edge” aesthetic. At smaller sizes the tight apertures and dense weight may reduce clarity, but at headline scales the strong silhouettes stay punchy and uniform.