Sans Superellipse Ifna 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Famiar' by Mans Greback, 'Karibu' by ROHH, and 'Eastman Grotesque' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, bold, impact, approachability, modern branding, retro display, clarity, rounded, blocky, compact, bubbly, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans built from broad strokes and squared-off curves that feel like superelliptical blocks. Corners are softened but not fully circular, and counters tend to be generous and open, keeping interior shapes readable despite the mass. The lowercase shows a tall, assertive x-height with short ascenders/descenders, while the uppercase reads compact and sturdy with wide, steady proportions. Terminals are mostly blunt and straight-cut, producing a crisp, poster-like rhythm; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay thick and stable rather than sharp or delicate.
This font excels in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, logos, and wayfinding where a friendly but forceful presence is desirable. It can also work for brief subheads or callouts, though its dense color makes it better suited to display sizes than long-form reading.
The overall tone is cheerful and approachable, with a confident, attention-grabbing weight that feels at home in contemporary branding as well as retro-leaning display work. Its rounded rectangle geometry adds warmth and softness while still projecting strength and simplicity.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a soft-edged, geometric voice—combining a sturdy, block-like silhouette with rounded corners to keep the tone welcoming. Its proportions and simplified detailing suggest a focus on clarity and recognizability in bold display typography.
The punctuation and figures match the same chunky, rounded construction, with numerals that feel built for signage and headlines. The texture in paragraph settings is dense and emphatic, favoring impact over subtlety and making the type feel energetic and graphic.