Sans Superellipse Ikber 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, signage, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, loud, impact, approachability, display clarity, retro modernism, rounded, soft corners, blocky, compact, heavy strokes.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and superellipse-like curves that read as squared-off rounds rather than pure circles. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with softly eased corners and generous internal counters that keep the forms open despite the weight. The overall construction feels slightly condensed in the vertical details (short apertures and compact joins) while maintaining a wide footprint, producing a sturdy, poster-oriented texture. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded-rectangle logic, with simple, robust shapes designed for high-impact reading.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where its mass and rounded shapes can read quickly from a distance. It can also work for playful logotypes and bold UI callouts, but extended body copy will tend to feel dense and dominating.
The tone is bold and approachable, combining a retro display energy with a friendly, toy-like softness. Its wide stance and rounded geometry create an assertive, upbeat voice that feels more fun than formal, leaning toward attention-grabbing headlines and branding moments.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a friendly, modernized retro flavor, using rounded-rectangle geometry to balance firmness and approachability. It prioritizes instant legibility and a strong silhouette over delicate detail, aiming for confident display performance.
In running text the dense color and compact spacing create a strong, continuous rhythm; short words and punchy phrases stay crisp, while long paragraphs quickly become visually heavy. The superellipse shaping gives counters and terminals a distinctive “inflated” feel that emphasizes solidity and warmth.