Sans Superellipse Olded 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, logos, stickers, friendly, playful, retro, casual, approachable, approachability, playfulness, display impact, soft geometry, retro charm, rounded, soft corners, quirky, compact, bouncy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly blunted terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and curves tend toward superelliptical bowls rather than true circles, giving counters a squarish softness. Letters are slightly irregular in a hand-drawn way—subtle wobbles, uneven joins, and varied internal spacing create a lively rhythm while keeping forms clear. Lowercase shows simple, sturdy shapes with a single-storey a and g, short extenders, and generally closed apertures that reinforce the dense, punchy texture.
Best suited to short headlines, posters, packaging, and logo wordmarks where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It also works well for children’s or casual lifestyle branding, labels, and signage, especially when set with generous tracking or at larger sizes to let the quirky details read cleanly.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a playful, slightly retro sign-painting flavor. Its softened geometry and chunky weight feel welcoming and humorous rather than strict or technical, making it read as personable and upbeat in display settings.
The design appears intended to merge sturdy legibility with a soft, approachable geometry, using rounded-rectangle forms and slight hand-made irregularity to add charm. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a cheerful tone over precision or neutrality.
In text, the tight proportions and weight create strong word shapes and high visual presence, while the minor irregularities add character at larger sizes. The numerals follow the same rounded, blocky logic, emphasizing bold silhouettes over delicate detail.