Sans Superellipse Idboy 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, bold, friendly, retro, sporty, punchy, impact, approachability, signage, display clarity, brand presence, rounded, blocky, compact, heavy, soft-cornered.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing dense black shapes and sturdy counters. Curves and bowls lean toward squarish, superelliptical forms, while joins and terminals stay blunt and clean, giving letters a blocky silhouette with a gentle, rounded finish. The overall rhythm is tight and sturdy, with simplified interior spaces that favor impact over delicacy.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging fronts, and sports or event graphics. It can also work for large subheads and callouts where strong presence and quick recognition are more important than fine-detail readability at small sizes.
The tone is confident and approachable, combining muscular weight with soft geometry. It reads as energetic and slightly retro, evoking classic signage, athletic branding, and bold display typography where friendliness matters as much as force.
The design intent appears to be a bold display sans that maximizes visual impact through compact proportions and rounded-rectangular geometry, offering a sturdy, modern-friendly voice for attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase forms appear particularly compact and emphatic, while lowercase retains the same chunky construction for consistent texture in text. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and rounding, creating a cohesive, poster-ready set.