Sans Superellipse Horew 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'PF Benchmark Pro' by Parachute, 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block, 'Obvia Wide' by Typefolio, and 'Ranelte' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, bold, friendly, modern, playful, sporty, impact, approachability, geometric clarity, display emphasis, screen-first, rounded, blocky, soft corners, chunky, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical construction: curves resolve into broad, squared-off bowls and terminals, producing a sturdy, blocklike silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and corners are softened rather than sharply cut. Apertures are generally tight and counters are compact, giving the face a dense, impactful color in text. The overall rhythm is stable and geometric, with round letters reading like rounded rectangles and straight-sided forms keeping a firm, industrial posture.
Best suited to display applications where strong presence is needed: headlines, poster typography, bold branding marks, packaging, and wayfinding or signage. The dense forms and softened corners hold up well at larger sizes and on screen, creating clear, high-impact words and short phrases.
The tone is confident and approachable—big, cushioned shapes feel friendly and contemporary while the dense weight adds urgency and punch. It reads as energetic and slightly playful, with a signage-like clarity that leans sporty and bold rather than delicate or editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a soft-edged geometric voice—combining assertive weight with rounded, contemporary shapes for approachable display typography. Its superelliptical geometry suggests a focus on modern UI/industrial aesthetics while keeping a friendly, accessible feel.
Round characters (such as O/Q and numerals) show a distinctly squarish roundness, reinforcing the superellipse feel. The lowercase set maintains the same compact, sturdy logic, with short-looking extenders relative to the mass of the bowls, keeping lines visually cohesive at larger sizes.