Sans Superellipse Iddus 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gusto Black' by BA Graphics, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Palestina' by Tipo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, assertive, playful, sporty, retro, punchy, impact, approachability, logo-ready, geometric style, headline emphasis, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, high-impact.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and broadly uniform stroke thickness. Corners are generously radiused, counters are tight and softly squared, and terminals tend to be flat and weighty, producing a compact, poster-like texture. The lowercase shows a tall x-height with short ascenders/descenders and simplified, single‑storey forms, while capitals are wide-shouldered and stable. Numerals match the chunky rhythm, with squarish bowls and firm horizontal cuts that keep the set visually consistent at large sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branded statements where maximum impact is needed. It works well for sports and streetwear-inspired graphics, product packaging, and bold UI labels or badges, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing.
The overall tone is bold and friendly rather than technical—confident, energetic, and slightly retro. Its softened geometry keeps the heaviness from feeling harsh, lending a fun, approachable voice that still reads as strong and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a friendly geometric flavor—using superellipse-based shapes and rounded corners to balance mass and approachability while maintaining a strong, contemporary silhouette.
Because the counters and apertures are relatively narrow, the font’s strength is most evident at headline sizes where the rounded geometry and dense rhythm read as intentional character rather than crowding. The wide, flat top/bottom cuts and repeated rounded-corner motifs give it a cohesive, logo-ready silhouette.