Sans Superellipse Idbij 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, 'Corbert Compact' by The Northern Block, and 'Obvia Condensed' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, industrial, playful, impactful, retro, attention, durability, clarity, modernized retro, brand voice, blocky, rounded, compact, punchy, sturdy.
A heavy, block-like sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves read as superelliptical bowls and counters, while joins and terminals are mostly flat and squared off, creating a compact, poster-friendly texture. The stroke weight is uniform with minimal modulation, and internal apertures are relatively tight, giving letters a dense silhouette. Overall spacing and proportions favor strong verticals and sturdy geometry, balancing rounded forms (O, C, G) with angular cut-ins and straight-sided stems.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and storefront or wayfinding signage where a dense, bold voice is desirable. It can also work for logo wordmarks and short callouts, but the tight counters and massy forms suggest keeping body text brief and sized generously.
The tone is loud and self-assured, with a no-nonsense solidity that still feels friendly due to the rounded geometry. It carries a slightly retro, sign-painting/poster vibe—bold, practical, and attention-seeking rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and immediate readability using a consistent rounded-rectangle geometry. Its simplified shapes and compact rhythm aim to create a memorable, industrial-leaning voice that holds up in bold applications and large-scale reproduction.
The uppercase set feels especially squat and powerful, while lowercase forms maintain the same chunky logic with simple, robust shapes and short extenders. Numerals are similarly stout and highly legible at display sizes, with clear, simplified constructions that match the alphabet’s rounded-rectangular theme.