Sans Superellipse Idbak 17 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Copperplate New' by Caron twice, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Safran' by Hubert Jocham Type, 'ITC Chino' by ITC, 'JAF Facit' by Just Another Foundry, 'Diaria Sans Pro' by Mint Type, 'PF Square Sans Condensed Pro' by Parachute, and 'Dalle' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, cartoonish, attention, friendliness, bold impact, retro fun, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, superellipse-like bowls and softly squared corners. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal contrast, producing sturdy silhouettes and dense, compact counters. Terminals are blunt and smooth, and curves feel inflated rather than geometric-perfect, giving the letters a slightly bouncy rhythm. Numerals are similarly weighty and simple, with large, solid forms optimized for impact over finesse.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, logos, packaging, and promotional graphics where a bold, friendly voice is desired. It also works well for playful UI accents, labels, and merchandise text, but is less appropriate for long reading passages due to its dense counters and strong typographic color.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a comic, snackable boldness that feels energetic and a bit mischievous. Its inflated shapes and soft corners project friendliness and informality, leaning toward a retro display voice rather than a neutral system feel.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with soft-edged geometry—combining the clarity of a sans with inflated, rounded forms for a fun, approachable display style.
In text, the weight and tight interior spaces make it visually loud and attention-grabbing, especially at larger sizes. The rounded-rectangle construction stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive, poster-like color on the page.