Sans Superellipse Silum 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MC Folettes' by Maulana Creative, 'Alma Mater' and 'Oscar Bravo' by Studio K, and 'Carbon' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, retro, assertive, compact, functional, space saving, impact, clarity, display strength, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, vertical stress, tight apertures.
This typeface uses compact, vertically oriented forms with heavy, even strokes and subtly rounded outer corners, giving many glyphs a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) silhouette. Curves are tightened into squarish bowls and counters, and many joins resolve into crisp, vertical terminals rather than soft tapers. The overall rhythm is dense and uniform, with narrow letters, restrained sidebearings, and tall, straight stems; rounded letters like O and Q read as vertically stretched capsules. Details such as the small ear on g, the strong diagonal in k, and the simplified, block-like figures keep the design coherent at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, short copy, and large-scale messaging where dense, impactful letterforms are an advantage. It performs well on posters, signage, packaging, and branding systems that need a compact, high-contrast-in-mass look without decorative flourishes.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking industrial labeling and mid-century display typography. Its compact build and squared curves feel confident and slightly retro, with a utilitarian presence that reads quickly and commands attention.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in limited horizontal space by combining condensed proportions with rounded-rectangular geometry and simplified, sturdy details. It prioritizes strong texture and quick recognition for display and titling contexts.
Apertures tend to be tight and counters are relatively small, concentrating color on the line and producing a strong, poster-like texture. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent squared-round construction, helping mixed-case settings look unified and sturdy.