Sans Superellipse Ibguw 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Arlen' by Groteskly Yours, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Plau Redonda' by Plau, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, bold, friendly, retro, chunky, playful, impact, approachability, brand presence, retro display, legibility, rounded, soft corners, compact, sturdy, punchy.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical construction: bowls and counters feel like rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles. Strokes are consistently thick with blunt terminals and softly squared corners, creating a dense, blocky texture. Proportions lean toward a large x-height with short ascenders/descenders, and the lowercase shows simplified, sturdy forms (single-story a and g) that keep interior counters open despite the weight. Overall spacing reads compact and impactful, with a strong, even rhythm in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings where impact is key: headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can work in short bursts of text (tags, callouts, labels), but the dense weight and compact rhythm favor larger sizes and concise copy.
The font projects a warm, approachable confidence with a distinctly retro, poster-like presence. Its chunky shapes and softened corners feel friendly and informal, balancing seriousness with a playful, attention-grabbing tone.
Designed to deliver maximum presence with minimal fuss: a simple, robust sans built from rounded-rectangle forms that stay legible and cohesive under heavy weight. The emphasis appears to be on friendly boldness and clear, geometric consistency for branding and display typography.
Round letters like O, Q, and 0 are squarish-rounded, giving the design a distinctive “soft block” silhouette. Numerals are wide and weighty, matching the headline character of the alphabet and maintaining high visibility at distance.