Sans Superellipse Emkom 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gibstone' by Eko Bimantara, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, branding, sportswear, posters, signage, sporty, dynamic, modern, technical, energetic, convey speed, save space, modernize tone, improve clarity, brand impact, oblique, condensed, rounded, streamlined, clean.
A condensed, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves that keep counters open and shapes compact. Strokes are even and low-contrast, with a steady rhythm and slightly elastic widths across letters that prevents the design from feeling mechanically uniform. Terminals are clean and largely straight-cut, while bowls and rounds (C, O, Q, e, o) show superelliptical softness rather than perfect circles. Numerals are sturdy and legible, matching the same condensed, forward-leaning cadence.
Best suited to headlines, branding, and short-to-medium display text where a fast, modern tone is desirable. The condensed footprint helps in space-constrained layouts such as packaging callouts, UI labels, signage, and athletic or event graphics, while the clean shapes remain readable in bold statements and subheads.
The forward slant and compressed proportions give the face a sense of motion and urgency, reading as sporty and contemporary. Its rounded geometry adds approachability, tempering the technical feel with a friendly, streamlined character.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, motion-forward voice using compact proportions and rounded superelliptical forms. It aims to balance efficiency and clarity with a slightly softened geometry for a contemporary, versatile display presence.
Uppercase forms are compact and assertive, while lowercase keeps simple, workmanlike shapes with clear apertures and minimal ornament. The italic angle is consistent across letters and figures, creating a cohesive “in-motion” texture in paragraphs and headlines.