Sans Superellipse Timag 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'FF DIN' and 'FF DIN Paneuropean' by FontFont, 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sportswear, energetic, retro, informal, sporty, handmade, impact, approachability, momentum, retro print, compactness, rounded, compact, bouncy, textured, oblique.
A compact, slanted sans with rounded-rectangle curves and softened corners throughout. Strokes are heavy and mostly uniform, with slightly uneven edges that read like ink or brush texture rather than rigid geometry. Counters are small and tight, terminals are blunt, and the overall rhythm is condensed with lively, slightly irregular widths from letter to letter. The numerals follow the same chunky, rounded construction for a cohesive, poster-friendly set.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, event graphics, and brand marks where a compact, energetic voice is useful. It also fits packaging and apparel-style graphics that benefit from a bold, slightly textured, retro-leaning look.
The tone is lively and casual, blending retro signage energy with an approachable, hand-drawn warmth. Its forward lean and dense color give it momentum, making it feel active and attention-seeking rather than formal or restrained.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact footprint, pairing rounded, superellipse-inspired forms with a brisk oblique stance. The subtle roughness suggests an aim for human, printed character while maintaining the simplicity and clarity of a sans construction.
Round characters lean toward superellipse-like shapes, while diagonals and joins (as in K, V, W, and y) stay thick and sturdy, avoiding delicate points. The texture and tight apertures boost impact at larger sizes but can make interior spaces feel dense in long reading settings.