Sans Superellipse Gumon 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, utilitarian, retro, sturdy, friendly, impact, clarity, durability, branding, blocky, squared counters, rounded corners, geometric, compact rhythm.
A heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle curves and squared counters, producing a compact, blocky rhythm. Corners are consistently softened, and bowls and apertures tend toward superellipse-like shapes, creating a cohesive, machined look. Strokes are uniform with minimal modulation, and terminals are mostly flat or subtly rounded, reinforcing a clean, constructed silhouette. The lowercase is straightforward and functional, with single-storey forms where expected and squared internal spaces that emphasize the font’s rectilinear character.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that need a robust, engineered personality. It can work effectively for signage, labels, and UI callouts where bold, compact forms help content stand out. It is less suited to long-form text or small captions, where the dense shapes and tight internal spaces may reduce comfort and clarity.
The font projects a confident, industrial tone with a slightly retro, utilitarian feel. Its chunky geometry and softened corners keep it friendly and approachable while still reading as sturdy and no-nonsense. Overall it suggests signage, labeling, and engineered clarity rather than elegance or delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability through dense, geometric letterforms and consistent rounding. By balancing hard-edged structure with softened corners, it aims to feel engineered and contemporary while remaining approachable. The overall construction prioritizes strong silhouettes and stable spacing for prominent display use.
The numerals follow the same squared, rounded-rectangle logic as the letters, giving a consistent system for alphanumerics. The overall rhythm is tight and weighty, with counters that stay relatively small and rectangular, which reinforces the font’s solid, constructed presence.