Sans Superellipse Hogab 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Square 721' by Bitstream; 'Cairoli Classic' by Italiantype; 'Eurostile LT', 'Eurostile Next', and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype; 'Eurostile SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection; and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, retro, confident, playful, impact, approachability, graphic clarity, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, compact, chunky, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical bowls and softened corners throughout. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, blocky letterforms and sturdy counters. Curves tend toward rounded-rectangle geometry rather than perfect circles, and terminals finish with smooth, squared-off rounding. Uppercase shapes are compact and stable; lowercase follows a simple, utilitarian construction with single-storey forms where expected and a straightforward, upright rhythm.
This font is well suited to headlines, display typography, and short-form messaging where strong presence is desirable. It works particularly well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a bold, friendly voice, and it can add a retro-graphic flavor to editorial callouts or social media graphics.
The overall tone is assertive and approachable at the same time—loud, friendly, and slightly nostalgic. Its chunky geometry reads as contemporary and graphic, with a playful warmth that keeps it from feeling harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged geometric feel—combining dense, high-ink silhouettes with rounded-corner construction for an approachable display voice.
The numerals share the same solid, rounded-rectangle logic, with broad forms that hold up well at large sizes. Diagonals (as in K, V, W, X, Y) remain thick and confident, reinforcing the font’s poster-like presence, while tight apertures and counters add a punchy, compact texture in text lines.