Sans Superellipse Omred 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, friendly, quirky, punchy, display impact, retro flavor, friendly voice, brand character, compact fit, rounded, condensed, bouncy, soft-cornered, compact.
A compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal contrast and slightly tapered terminals that give many letters a carved, poster-cut feel. Counters are tight and shapes are deliberately simplified—round letters read as superelliptical ovals, while verticals stay firm and straight, producing a tidy, condensed rhythm. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, and numerals share the same chunky, rounded geometry for consistent texture.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where its chunky rounded forms can read clearly and add character. It also works well for signage and labels that benefit from a friendly, retro voice. For extended text, it will perform better with generous size and comfortable tracking to offset its tight counters.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a vintage sign-painting and mid‑century display sensibility. Its bouncy proportions and softened corners keep it friendly, while the dense weight and compact fit make it feel energetic and assertive. The quirks in curves and terminals add personality without becoming decorative.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, compact display voice built from rounded-rectangular geometry, balancing clarity with a deliberately playful, vintage-inflected personality. Its simplified letterforms and consistent weight suggest an intention to create strong presence and an instantly recognizable texture in branding and headline use.
The design builds strong, dark typographic color quickly, so spacing and internal counters can feel snug in longer strings. Large sizes emphasize the playful shaping and terminal tapering; at smaller sizes the compact counters may reduce clarity in dense settings.