Sans Superellipse Geriw 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Cadmium' by AVP, 'FF Good' and 'FF Good Headline' by FontFont, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Calps Sans' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, branding, signage, sporty, urgent, confident, loud, modern, impact, speed, attention, compactness, display, condensed, slanted, blocky, rounded, punchy.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with compact proportions and a tightly packed rhythm. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, and corners are softened into rounded, squarish curves that give counters a superelliptical feel. Apertures are relatively closed and joins are sturdy, creating dense, high-impact letterforms. The numeral set matches the same chunky, streamlined construction, maintaining strong consistency across the alphabet and figures.
Best suited for headlines, short statements, and prominent display settings where impact and urgency are priorities. It works well for sports and active branding, event graphics, promotional posters, and bold signage where condensed, slanted forms help pack a message into limited space.
The overall tone is assertive and kinetic, with the slant and compressed build suggesting speed and momentum. Its bold, compact shapes read as confident and attention-grabbing, with a contemporary, no-nonsense voice suited to high-energy messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in display typography by combining a strong slant, compact width, and robust, rounded forms. The goal seems to be fast, energetic legibility at larger sizes with a distinctive, modern silhouette.
Spacing appears intentionally tight for a solid “wall of type” effect, and the thick silhouettes hold together well in large settings. The rounded rectangular curves keep the weight from feeling overly mechanical, balancing toughness with a slightly friendly finish.