Sans Superellipse Maduf 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bergk' by Designova, 'Corner Deli' by Fenotype, and 'MVB Diazo' by MVB (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, children’s media, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, cartoonish, high impact, friendly tone, geometric softness, display clarity, rounded, soft corners, compact, blocky, bulbous.
A compact, heavy sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with soft corners and mostly uniform stroke thickness. Curves and counters tend toward squarish, superelliptical shapes, giving bowls and apertures a boxy-but-smooth feel. Terminals are consistently rounded, joins are sturdy, and the overall rhythm is tight with short extenders and a condensed footprint that keeps letters feeling dense and space-efficient.
Best suited to display roles where strong silhouettes matter: headlines, posters, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short UI labels or stickers/badges where a friendly, high-impact voice is desired, but it will be most effective at larger sizes where counters have room to breathe.
The letterforms read as cheerful and approachable, with a toy-like, cartoon-friendly presence. Its chunky silhouettes and softened corners create a warm, slightly retro display tone that feels more fun than formal.
Designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a soft-edged, geometric construction. The emphasis appears to be on legible, characterful shapes that reproduce well in bold applications while maintaining a playful, approachable personality.
Uppercase and lowercase follow the same rounded-block construction, keeping the texture consistent across mixed-case settings. Several forms (notably bowls and interior counters) use small, squared openings that reinforce the geometric theme and boost the bold, stamped appearance.