Sans Superellipse Idbak 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'FF Clan' by FontFont, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Allotrope' by Kostic, 'Frutiger Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Breno Narrow' by Monotype, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix, and 'Robusta' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, social ads, friendly, punchy, modern, playful, confident, impact, approachability, modernity, display legibility, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners, high-impact.
This typeface is a heavy, rounded sans with a squared-off, superellipse construction: curves resolve into softened corners and broad, flat terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and counters are relatively small, producing dense, dark letterforms. The x-height is notably tall, with short ascenders and descenders that keep lowercase forms compact. Geometry leans toward wide bowls and sturdy stems, with clean joins and mostly straight-sided verticals; diagonals (like in A, V, W, X) are thick and stable, emphasizing a solid, poster-like rhythm.
Best suited to large-scale settings where mass and shape can carry the message: headlines, posters, punchy brand marks, packaging callouts, and short promotional copy. It can also work for UI labels or signage when set with generous spacing and size to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is bold and approachable—more friendly than severe—thanks to the rounded-rectangle curves and cushioned corners. It reads as contemporary and energetic, with a slightly playful, toy-like sturdiness that still feels purposeful and confident.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a friendly, rounded geometry—combining sturdy, compact proportions with softened corners to stay approachable. It prioritizes bold shape recognition and a consistent, modern rhythm for display-oriented typography.
At text sizes the dark color and tight internal spaces create strong presence but can reduce openness in letters like a/e/s and numerals with enclosed counters. The numerals are similarly robust and geometric, matching the uppercase in weight and presence for consistent display use.