Sans Superellipse Ikdib 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, retro, playful, chunky, poster, punchy, attention, retro feel, friendly impact, display emphasis, bold branding, rounded, bulky, soft-cornered, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) construction and softly blunted corners throughout. Curves are broad and simplified, counters tend to be tight, and joins are sturdy, creating dense, high-impact word shapes. Many glyphs show subtly sculpted interiors and occasional notch-like cut-ins that add texture without introducing true serifs. The overall rhythm is compact and emphatic, with consistent stroke presence and a distinctly chunky silhouette in both caps and lowercase.
Best suited to display work such as posters, headlines, logos, and bold brand moments where immediate impact is required. It can also work on packaging and signage, especially at larger sizes where its sculpted details and tight counters remain clear.
The font reads as bold and friendly with a vintage display attitude—more fun and assertive than formal. Its chunky geometry and softened corners give it a welcoming, slightly cartoonish energy while still feeling solid and confident.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a friendly, rounded geometry—combining simplified superellipse forms with subtle interior shaping to create a distinctive, retro-leaning display voice.
In text settings, the dense counters and heavy masses make spacing and line breaks visually prominent; it performs best when given room to breathe. Numerals and capitals match the same robust, rounded-rectangular logic, keeping a cohesive, poster-ready tone across mixed content.