Sans Superellipse Idnab 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'PODIUM Soft' by Machalski, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, assertive, industrial, sporty, retro, impactful, impact, space saving, brand presence, signage tone, headline clarity, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, compact spacing, high x-height.
This typeface is built from compact, rounded-rectangle forms with strongly squared counters and softened corners. Strokes are heavy and steady, with mostly vertical stress and minimal modulation, producing dense, solid silhouettes. Curves terminate in flattened joins and straight cutoffs rather than fully circular bowls, giving letters like O/C/G and the numerals a superelliptical, boxy rhythm. Spacing appears tight and the overall set reads compact and tall, with short ascenders/descenders and a prominent x-height that keeps lowercase forms sturdy at display sizes.
It performs best where strong presence is needed: headlines, short bursts of copy, badges, labels, and logotypes. The dense weight and compact proportions make it well suited to posters and packaging where you want maximum impact in limited horizontal space, and it can also work for signage-style graphics when set with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is loud, confident, and functional—more poster and headline than subtle text. Its blunt geometry and compressed rhythm suggest utilitarian signage and sports or industrial branding, while the rounded corners keep it friendly enough to avoid feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through heavy, compact forms and rounded-rectangular geometry. By favoring simplified counters and sturdy stems, it aims for fast recognition and strong brand voice at large sizes, with a controlled, geometric consistency across letters and numerals.
The uppercase set presents broad, simplified structures with minimal internal detailing, while the lowercase mirrors that sturdiness with compact bowls and short extenders. Numerals are equally weighty and squat, designed to hold their shape in large, high-impact settings.