Sans Superellipse Idbun 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Graphicus DT' by DTP Types, 'Avenir Next' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Neue Reman Gt' and 'Neue Reman Sans' by Propertype, 'Kolage' by Runsell Type, and 'Klein' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, punchy, playful, friendly, retro, poster-like, impact, approachability, retro display, brand voice, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, compact proportions and softly squared curves that read as superelliptical rather than purely circular. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and joins stay smooth and sturdy, producing dense, ink-trap-free silhouettes. Counters are relatively tight and geometric, while terminals tend to be blunt and slightly softened, giving the shapes a carved, cutout feel. The overall rhythm is bold and even, with strong vertical emphasis and stable, upright letterforms that maintain legibility at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where weight and silhouette do the work. Its rounded, blocky forms can be effective for branding and packaging that needs a friendly but forceful presence, and it can also serve well in logo wordmarks where a compact, geometric texture is desirable.
The tone is assertive and upbeat, combining a strong headline presence with approachable, rounded geometry. It suggests a retro display sensibility—confident, a bit humorous, and built to grab attention without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through simplified, superelliptical construction and consistently heavy strokes. It prioritizes strong shapes, compact spacing, and a friendly geometry to create a distinctive display voice for attention-driven typography.
The uppercase set appears particularly compact and block-forward, while the lowercase maintains the same chunky construction, creating a cohesive, poster-ready texture in paragraphs of display copy. Numerals are similarly weighty and simple, matching the alphabet’s sturdy, geometric voice.