Sans Superellipse Himap 3 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Fabrikat Kompakt' by HVD Fonts, 'DIN 2014' by ParaType, 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute, 'Aaux Next Cond' by Positype, and 'Lyu Lin' by Stefan Stoychev (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, friendly, punchy, utilitarian, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, rounded, compact, blocky, closed apertures, high contrast (space).
A heavy, rounded sans with soft superellipse geometry and mostly uniform stroke weight. Curves resolve into squared-off terminals, producing a sturdy, block-like silhouette with consistent corner radii. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend to be tight, which increases the inked presence and gives the letters a compact, dense rhythm. Round characters (O, C, G, e, o) feel more like rounded rectangles than circles, while vertical stems stay straight and clean for a crisp, contemporary structure.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and large-scale messaging where its dense weight and rounded superellipse forms can deliver strong presence. It also fits branding and packaging that need a contemporary, friendly-but-firm voice, and works well for short UI labels or signage where immediate recognition matters.
The overall tone is bold and assertive while still approachable due to the rounded corners and softened forms. It reads as modern and practical, with a slightly playful friendliness rather than sharp minimalism.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and clarity through simplified, rounded-rectangle forms and tight internal spacing, creating a cohesive, highly legible silhouette at larger sizes. Its softened corners suggest an effort to balance assertiveness with approachability for modern commercial and editorial use.
At display sizes the tight counters and closed apertures create strong shapes and excellent impact; in longer text or at small sizes the dense interior spacing may begin to merge visually. Numerals follow the same sturdy construction, with clear, simplified forms that match the font’s compact, high-ink personality.