Sans Superellipse Jidol 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype and 'Boxley' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, techy, friendly, sporty, futuristic, chunky, impact, modern branding, digital feel, geometric unity, display strength, rounded, soft corners, squared curves, compact counters, monoline.
This typeface is built from thick, monoline strokes with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into soft corners rather than true circles, creating superellipse-like bowls in letters such as O, D, and P and a squared, engineered feel in C and G. The lowercase shows a tall x-height with compact interior counters, and terminals are consistently blunt and rounded. Diagonals in A, V, W, X, and Y are sturdy and clean, while joins and apertures stay tight, giving the overall rhythm a dense, high-impact texture.
It works best for big, attention-grabbing display settings such as headlines, posters, brand marks, and product packaging. The sturdy shapes and softened corners also suit signage and UI or game-related branding where a bold, friendly-tech impression is desired.
The overall tone feels modern and technical while staying approachable thanks to the softened corners and smooth, uniform strokes. Its heavy, blocky silhouettes suggest energy and confidence, with a subtle sci‑fi or athletic flavor rather than a formal or editorial voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a cohesive rounded-rect geometry, prioritizing strong silhouettes and a contemporary, engineered character. The tall lowercase proportions and tight apertures reinforce a compact, punchy voice suited to short, prominent text.
Distinctive details include the squared, rounded forms of the numerals (notably 2, 3, 5, and 8) and the compact, almost rectangular bowls across both cases. The punctuation and spacing in the sample text read as intentionally dense, emphasizing mass and presence over delicacy.