Sans Superellipse Hanup 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Core Gothic N', 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; 'Bitner' by The Northern Block; and 'Ranelte' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, modern, approachable, confident, clean, soft geometry, display impact, brand friendly, modern utility, rounded, soft-cornered, geometric, compact, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical geometry: bowls and counters read as softened rectangles, and corners are broadly radiused rather than fully circular. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing sturdy, uniform color in text. Apertures are generally controlled and compact, while curves transition smoothly into straights, giving letters a slightly condensed, blocky feel without becoming rigid. Lowercase forms lean toward single‑storey, simplified construction (notably the a and g), with round i/j dots and short, robust terminals throughout.
This style works best for headlines and short-to-medium display text where a bold, rounded voice is desirable—brand marks, product packaging, posters, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also serve UI or app branding accents where a soft but confident tone is needed, especially at larger sizes.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, pairing softness from the rounded corners with the assertiveness of a heavy weight. It feels welcoming and approachable, while still reading as confident and high-impact for attention-driven typography.
The design appears intended to combine geometric clarity with softened, superelliptical rounding, creating a sturdy sans that feels modern and friendly. The simplified lowercase and compact apertures suggest an emphasis on strong silhouettes and consistent texture for impactful display typography.
The numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, with clear, chunky silhouettes suited to display sizes. In the sample text, the font maintains a dense, even rhythm and strong word shapes; the closed forms and short joins can look tight at smaller sizes but help deliver a punchy, cohesive texture in larger settings.