Sans Superellipse Mepa 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, posters, packaging, signage, retro, sporty, dynamic, friendly, confident, display impact, modern retro, friendly emphasis, signage clarity, rounded, oblique, soft corners, compact, smooth.
A rounded, oblique sans with superellipse-like construction: bowls and counters read as rounded rectangles, and terminals are smoothly blunted rather than sharply cut. Strokes are consistently weighty with moderate contrast, giving letters a compact, sturdy footprint and a steady rhythm in text. Curves are taut and controlled, while verticals and diagonals lean forward uniformly; spacing is fairly tight but remains legible due to generous apertures and simplified joins. Numerals follow the same soft-cornered geometry, with a clear, prominent 0 and sturdy, blocky forms overall.
Best suited to display roles where its dense color and oblique momentum can carry personality—headlines, brand marks, packaging, posters, and wayfinding. It can also work for short bursts of text (taglines, UI labels, pull quotes) when a friendly, kinetic voice is desired.
The overall tone is energetic and forward-moving, combining a retro signage feel with a clean, contemporary smoothness. Its rounded geometry keeps it approachable, while the slanted stance and dense color make it feel assertive and sporty.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, modernized take on rounded, industrial lettering—prioritizing quick recognition, a cohesive soft-corner geometry, and an energetic slant for impact in branding and display typography.
The design leans on consistent corner radii across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, which helps it look cohesive in mixed-case settings. Lowercase forms maintain a straightforward, workmanlike construction, supporting readable long lines while preserving the font’s distinctive rounded-rectangle personality.