Sans Superellipse Ibnog 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book W1G', 'Akzidenz-Grotesk', and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold; 'Britva' by Juraj Chrastina; 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, compact, industrial, sporty, poster-ready, space saving, impact, clarity, modern utility, display emphasis, blocky, condensed, rounded corners, sturdy, high impact.
A heavy, condensed sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, producing solid, high-ink silhouettes with minimal modulation. Counters are tight and compact, and joins are clean and sturdy, giving letters a dense, efficient footprint. Round characters read as squarish ovals, while straight-sided forms stay rigid and vertical; terminals are mostly blunt with subtle rounding rather than sharp cuts.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and branding where strong impact and space efficiency are priorities. It also works well for packaging and short callouts that benefit from dense, blocky emphasis; for long reading, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain clarity.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, workmanlike confidence. Its compact width and dense blackness create a punchy, attention-grabbing voice suited to energetic, bold messaging rather than subtle typographic nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a constrained horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle forms to balance toughness with approachability. Its consistent, sturdy geometry suggests a goal of creating a bold display workhorse for emphatic titles and prominent labels.
In text, the tight counters and condensed rhythm create strong texture and presence, especially at larger sizes. Numerals match the same compact, squared-round logic, reinforcing a consistent, industrial feel across letters and figures.