Sans Superellipse Hodab 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Offroad' by Grype, 'EFCO Colburn' by Ilham Herry, 'Exabyte' by Pepper Type, 'ARB 66 Neon' by The Fontry, and 'Flick' by Trequartista Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, logos, packaging, techno, industrial, retro, futuristic, bold, high impact, space saving, sci-fi tone, graphic branding, squared, rounded, geometric, modular, compact.
A compact, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle forms with a strongly modular construction. Strokes are heavy and even, with soft corners and frequent squared counters that read like cutouts. Curves are minimized in favor of superelliptical bends and straight-sided bowls, producing a tight rhythm and dense texture in text. Terminals are generally blunt, and several letters use simplified, almost stencil-like joins and apertures that emphasize the font’s engineered silhouette.
Best suited to display settings where bold, compact letterforms need to hold attention—headlines, posters, product packaging, and logo wordmarks. It also fits UI or game-inspired graphics when used at larger sizes, where the squared counters and rounded corners remain clear.
The overall tone feels futuristic and industrial, with a distinctly retro-digital flavor reminiscent of sci‑fi titling and arcade-era graphic design. Its blocky softness balances severity with approachability, creating a confident, assertive voice that stays playful rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly recognizable, space-efficient display sans with a modular, rounded-rect geometry. Its simplified forms and heavy weight prioritize impact and a cohesive techno aesthetic over quiet text neutrality.
Distinctive details include squared inner counters, compact bowls, and a consistent rounded-corner geometry across caps, lowercase, and numerals. The set maintains a strong vertical emphasis and a uniform, display-oriented color that can become quite dense in longer passages.