Sans Superellipse Ikmuv 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Impara' by Hoftype, 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'Francker' and 'Francker Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Portilla Rounded Bold Sans Font' by Maulana Creative, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Juhl' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, punchy, retro, approachable, attention, approachability, display impact, retro flavor, brandability, rounded, chunky, soft corners, compact counters, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superellipse-like construction: broad strokes, soft corners, and squared-off curves that read as rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles. Bowls and counters are compact, and terminals tend to finish with flat, gently radiused ends. The overall rhythm is blocky and stable, with wide letterforms and short, firm joins that keep shapes cohesive at display sizes. Numerals match the letterforms with the same chunky proportions and softened geometry.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where impact and clarity are the priority—posters, brand marks and wordmarks, packaging fronts, and bold signage. It also works well for playful UI banners or promotional graphics where a friendly, chunky tone is desired.
The font conveys a friendly, upbeat tone with a slightly retro, poster-like presence. Its soft-cornered mass feels approachable and informal while still reading as confident and attention-getting.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with softened geometry—combining the authority of a heavy grotesque with rounded, superellipse-inspired forms to create a warm, modern display voice.
Curved letters like C, G, O, and S emphasize squarish rounding, giving the face a distinctive “soft block” silhouette. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy forms with minimal modulation, and the overall texture stays dense, making it visually strong but less airy for long passages.