Sans Superellipse Iswa 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shtozer' by Pepper Type and 'Glyphic Neue' by Typeco (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, aggressive, dynamic, industrial, impact, speed, brand voice, poster punch, industrial strength, oblique, condensed feel, rounded corners, ink-trap cuts, wedge terminals.
A heavy, forward-leaning display sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are thick and assertive, with sharp interior cut-ins and small, consistent apertures that create a chiseled rhythm across the alphabet. Corners are generally softened while terminals often resolve into angled wedges, producing a fast, mechanical silhouette. Counters are tight and squared-off, and several letters use notched joins and split strokes that read like built-in ink traps, reinforcing a sturdy, engineered look.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, sports identities, esports/gaming graphics, and bold packaging or product marks. It will also work well for large numeric styling—scores, model numbers, or badge-like applications—where the notched details can be appreciated.
The overall tone is energetic and confrontational, with a motorsport and action-poster attitude. Its oblique stance and carved details suggest speed, impact, and machinery, giving it a distinctly retro-futuristic edge.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum punch with a streamlined, speed-oriented silhouette. Its rounded-rectangle geometry and carved counters aim to preserve clarity in very heavy strokes while projecting a tough, performance-driven personality.
The design relies on distinctive internal cuts (seen in forms like E/F/S and the numerals) to keep dark areas from closing up, which adds texture at larger sizes. Round letters (O/Q/0) stay boxy rather than geometric, maintaining a consistent superelliptical feel alongside straighter forms. The lowercase echoes the same blocky construction, keeping the voice uniform between cases.