Sans Superellipse Jana 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports graphics, packaging, industrial, sporty, impactful, retro, confident, maximum impact, sturdy signage, bold branding, retro display, blocky, compact, squared, rounded corners, geometric.
A heavy, block-built sans with squared proportions softened by rounded corners and superelliptical curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and robust silhouettes. The design favors broad, rectangular forms, crisp horizontal terminals, and slightly condensed interior spaces; many shapes read as rounded rectangles with tight apertures. Lowercase letters appear sturdy and utilitarian with a tall x-height and short extenders, while numerals are similarly massive and compact, prioritizing visual weight and stability over delicacy.
This font is well suited to high-impact headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing branding where strong shapes and compact texture are an advantage. It can also work effectively for sports graphics, packaging, and bold labels that need a sturdy, industrial voice. For longer passages, generous line spacing and careful size selection help maintain clarity as the counters and apertures stay relatively tight.
The overall tone is loud and assertive, with a poster-like punch that feels industrial and sporty. Its chunky, softened geometry suggests a retro display sensibility—confident and pragmatic rather than refined. The rounded corners temper the aggression, adding a friendly, toy-block warmth without losing impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual authority through wide, superelliptical forms and tightly controlled interior spaces, creating a durable display sans that reads instantly from a distance. It balances hard-edged geometry with rounded corners to keep the tone approachable while remaining emphatic and graphic.
At larger sizes the tight counters and narrow openings create a strong black presence and a distinctive, stamped look. Spacing in the sample text reads compact and rhythmic, reinforcing a dense texture that works best when the surrounding layout allows for breathing room.