Sans Superellipse Tenuf 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grillmaster' by FontMesa, 'Cargi' by Studio Principle Type, and 'Delonie' and 'Headpen' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, poster, rugged, vintage, no-nonsense, space-saving, high impact, print texture, branding, condensed, rounded corners, blocky, stamp-like, inky.
A condensed, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly chamfered corners. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with minimal modulation and compact counters that stay open enough for display use. The outlines feel slightly irregular and inked, giving a printed, worn texture rather than a sterile geometric finish. Proportions are tall and tight, with compact bowls, short joins, and a sturdy baseline presence that keeps lines visually dense.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where compact width and strong mass help maximize impact—posters, signage, labels, and packaging. It can also work for logo wordmarks or badges that benefit from a sturdy, compressed silhouette, especially at medium to large sizes where the inked texture reads as intentional.
The font conveys an industrial, utilitarian tone with a hint of vintage grit. Its compressed heft and subtly rough edges suggest posters, stencils, or stamped packaging, projecting confidence and impact over refinement. Overall, it reads as bold, practical, and workmanlike.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in limited horizontal space, pairing condensed proportions with rounded-rectilinear forms for a distinctive, easily recognizable silhouette. The slightly roughened edges suggest a deliberate print-inspired character aimed at giving modern display type a tactile, analog feel.
Round letters lean toward squarish superellipse shapes, and many terminals end bluntly with softened corners, reinforcing a cohesive blocky rhythm. In text, the dense texture creates strong color and punch, while the slightly distressed contours add character at larger sizes.