Sans Superellipse Ikkug 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, punchy, playful, retro, energetic, attention, impact, speed, approachability, display legibility, rounded, soft corners, blocky, slanted, compact counters.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. The strokes are broad and uniform, with large, dark interior shapes and compact counters that keep the silhouette dense. Curves read as superelliptical rather than circular, giving letters like O/C/G and the bowls of B/P/R a squarish, inflated feel. Terminals are blunt and slightly angled, and the overall rhythm is tight and forward-leaning, producing a continuous, momentum-driven texture in text.
This design is best suited to display settings where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, title cards, and large-scale signage. It also fits sports branding, event graphics, and energetic packaging where a bold, friendly tone is desired. For body copy, it will work primarily at larger sizes or short bursts of text, where its dense interiors remain clear.
The overall tone is energetic and athletic, with a bold, game-day swagger that feels upbeat rather than formal. Its rounded, inflated shapes add a friendly, playful edge, while the strong slant suggests speed and impact. The result is a confident display voice that reads as retro-tinged and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a fast, forward-leaning stance and rounded, durable letterforms. By using superelliptical geometry and blunt terminals, it aims for a contemporary-sport/retro display feel that stays approachable while reading strongly from a distance.
Uppercase forms are compact and sturdy with simplified joins and minimal interior detail; lowercase echoes the same blocky, rounded construction for consistency. Numerals are similarly chunky and built for immediate recognition, favoring bold silhouettes over delicate differentiation. In longer lines, the strong weight and tight counters create a powerful, poster-like color that benefits from generous tracking or larger sizes.