Sans Superellipse Idliy 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Carnac' and 'Carnas' by Hoftype, 'Core Sans M' by S-Core, and 'Geon' and 'Geon Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, confident, retro, attention, approachability, simplicity, impact, rounded, soft, chunky, compact, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with blocky, superellipse-driven contours and consistently softened corners. Strokes are monolinear with large, open counters where possible, and terminals tend to end in flat, blunt cuts rather than tapered forms. The shapes lean geometric and compact, with sturdy verticals, broad bowls, and simplified joins that prioritize solid silhouette over delicate detail. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic, maintaining strong presence and even color in text.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where impact and warmth are desired. It can work effectively for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a bold, friendly tone, and it holds up especially well in display sizes where its rounded geometry is most legible and distinctive.
The overall tone is approachable and upbeat, with a confident, poster-like punch. Its rounded geometry reads friendly rather than technical, giving it a casual, slightly retro voice that feels at home in expressive, attention-forward settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum clarity and personality through a simple geometric construction: thick, low-detail forms, rounded-rectangle curves, and a consistent, sturdy rhythm. It prioritizes a recognizable silhouette and approachable character for display-led typography.
At larger sizes the soft-cornered rectangles and broad curves create a strong, cohesive texture, while tighter apertures and thick joins can make small sizes feel dense. The punctuation and dots (e.g., i/j) appear bold and substantial, reinforcing the weight and visual consistency across the set.