Sans Superellipse Porey 3 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dudu' and 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, and 'Baucher Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, condensed, industrial, retro, poster, space saving, high impact, geometric identity, signage feel, rounded corners, rectilinear, tall, compact, high contrast joins.
A tall, tightly condensed sans with monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into squared counters and softened corners, creating a superellipse-like geometry that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Vertical strokes dominate, crossbars are short, and terminals are clean and blunt, producing compact letterforms with narrow apertures and a disciplined rhythm. Numerals follow the same condensed, rounded-rect profile for a uniform texture in mixed copy.
Best suited for display typography where height and impact matter: headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging panels. It also works well for wayfinding-style signage or labels when set with generous tracking and ample size to preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels assertive and architectural, with a retro-industrial flavor reminiscent of display signage and bold headlines. Its rigid verticality reads controlled and confident, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh or overly technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a cohesive rounded-rect aesthetic. It prioritizes a strong vertical rhythm and a distinctive geometric voice for attention-grabbing display use.
The narrow widths and short cross-strokes create dense word shapes, and the squared counters can close up visually at smaller sizes. In larger settings the consistent rounded-rect motif becomes a strong stylistic signature, especially in letters like O/Q and in multi-stem forms such as M/W.