Sans Superellipse Tigen 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, 'Merchanto' by Type Juice, 'Refuel' by Typodermic, and 'Greeka' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, stickers, rugged, punchy, industrial, hand-printed, retro, impact, tactile print, compact display, industrial tone, retro poster, chunky, compact, blunt, rounded corners, inked.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broadly squared curves. Strokes are thick and even, with soft outer corners and slightly irregular edges that suggest ink spread or a stamped/printed texture rather than a perfectly clean digital outline. Counters are relatively small and shapes stay tight, producing strong dark mass and a condensed rhythm in text. Numerals and capitals share the same blocky, sturdy geometry, while the lowercase maintains simple, utilitarian forms with minimal nuance.
Best suited to bold display typography where strong presence matters: posters, event titles, packaging, stickers, and brand marks that want a rugged, printed character. It also works for short subheads or callouts where density and punch are desirable, but the tight counters and heavy mass can reduce clarity in small body text.
The overall tone is tough and workmanlike, with a tactile, slightly distressed feel that reads as hand-printed or screen-printed. Its dense color and blunt shapes give it an assertive, attention-grabbing presence that can feel retro-industrial and poster-like rather than refined or corporate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, combining sturdy superelliptical forms with a subtly imperfect edge to evoke ink, print, or stencil-adjacent production. The goal seems to be a bold, approachable industrial voice—solid and geometric, but not overly polished.
The texture-like unevenness is subtle but consistent across glyphs, helping large headlines feel less sterile. Rounded corners keep the heavy weight from feeling sharp, while the tight counters and compact spacing amplify the font’s impact in display settings.