Sans Superellipse Hubin 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' and 'Dharma Gothic Rounded' by Dharma Type, 'Kuunari' by Melvastype, and 'Maleo' by Tokotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, sports, industrial, poster, athletic, authoritative, utilitarian, space-saving impact, bold clarity, industrial tone, headline efficiency, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with strongly condensed proportions and a rectilinear, rounded-rectangle construction. Curves tend to resolve into broad superellipse-like bowls with softened corners, while straight strokes stay firm and even, creating a dense, high-ink silhouette. Counters are relatively small and apertures are tightened, with squared terminals and minimal taper throughout. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, optimized for punchy shapes and clear word blocks rather than airy texture.
Works best for headlines and display settings where space is limited but impact is required, such as posters, banners, packaging callouts, and signage. It can also support bold brand marks and athletic or industrial-themed graphics where a compact, sturdy texture is desirable. In longer text, the tight counters and dense color suggest using generous tracking and larger sizes for comfortable reading.
The font reads as forceful and functional, with a no-nonsense tone that recalls industrial labeling and bold headline typography. Its compressed width and blocky forms give it an assertive, attention-grabbing presence suited to impactful statements. The rounded corners add a controlled friendliness, keeping it from feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a narrow footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms cohesive and highly legible at display sizes. It prioritizes a consistent, sturdy silhouette and strong vertical emphasis to create immediate presence in titles and short phrases.
Round letters like O/C/S are noticeably squared-off in their curvature, reinforcing a geometric, superelliptical theme. Diacritics or special characters are not shown; the sample emphasizes strong uppercase impact while lowercase maintains the same dense, compact color.