Sans Superellipse Kety 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kumba' by AukimVisuel, 'Behover' by Martype co, 'Core Mellow' by S-Core, 'Oscar Bravo' by Studio K, and 'Headlines' by TypeThis!Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, assertive, retro, dynamic, industrial, impact, speed, branding, space-saving, modernity, condensed, oblique, rounded, blocky, compact.
A compact, forward-leaning sans with heavy, uniform strokes and tightly drawn proportions. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms, giving bowls and counters a squared-off, superelliptical feel, while terminals are clean and blunt rather than calligraphic. The design maintains a steady rhythm across caps and lowercase, with small, functional counters and minimal internal detailing that favors impact over delicacy.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, and bold product packaging. It can also work for attention-grabbing signage or UI labels when set at larger sizes, where its dense shapes and tight counters remain clear.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a speed-forward slant that reads as athletic and action-oriented. Its chunky construction and squared curves introduce a mildly retro, utilitarian flavor reminiscent of performance branding and bold headline typography.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space, pairing a consistent forward slant with rounded-rectilinear construction for a modern, performance-driven look. Its simplified, sturdy letterforms prioritize immediate recognition and brandable texture over text-density refinement.
The oblique stance is consistent and contributes to a sense of motion without introducing visible stroke modulation. Numerals and uppercase forms share the same compact, squared-round geometry, helping mixed text keep a unified, logo-like density.