Sans Superellipse Humes 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'FF Clan' and 'FF Good Headline' by FontFont, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Palo' by TypeUnion, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, impactful, assertive, industrial, sporty, posterish, attention grabbing, space saving, modern display, sturdy branding, signage clarity, condensed, blocky, sturdy, rounded corners, high x-height.
A condensed, heavyweight sans with block-like construction and subtly rounded corners that soften the edges without losing density. Curves (C, O, S) are built from rounded-rectangle/superellipse logic, producing compact counters and a tight, efficient rhythm. Terminals are mostly flat and squared off, with minimal modulation and a consistent, punchy texture across lines. Lowercase forms are tall and sturdy with short extenders, and numerals match the same compact, squared-rounded geometry for a unified set.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of copy where maximum impact is desired—posters, bold mastheads, packaging callouts, and signage. It also fits sports and team-style graphics, labels, and promotional materials that need a compact, forceful voice.
The overall tone is loud and utilitarian—built to feel strong, direct, and attention-grabbing. Its compact width and dense strokes evoke signage, athletic branding, and industrial labeling where immediacy matters more than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver a condensed, high-impact display voice with rounded-rectangle forms that keep the look contemporary and robust. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and tight spacing for visual authority in large-scale typography.
Round letters keep a slightly squarish silhouette, and counters stay relatively small, which boosts presence at large sizes but can make dense text feel heavy. The wide stance of some capitals (like W) adds occasional bursts of breadth within an otherwise tightly packed line.