Sans Superellipse Igka 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, playful, retro, punchy, friendly, chunky, impact, display, retro flair, approachability, signage, rounded, soft corners, blocky, compact counters, stencil-like cuts.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, block-like letterforms built from squared-off curves and soft corners. Strokes are thick and consistent, with tight apertures and compact counters that keep the silhouette dense. Many joins and terminals feel clipped or notched (notably in forms like S, Z, and some diagonals), adding a slightly industrial, cutout quality to an otherwise smooth superellipse structure. Curves are more rounded-rectangle than circular, and the overall rhythm is wide and sturdy, prioritizing strong shapes over delicate detail.
Best suited to large-scale display work where its mass and rounded-rect geometry can be appreciated: headlines, posters, packaging, brand marks, and bold UI banners. It also fits playful or retro-themed applications (sports, arcade, kids, snack/food labels) where a friendly yet forceful voice is needed.
The tone is bold and approachable, with a playful retro flavor. Its chunky geometry and softened corners give it a friendly, toy-like confidence, while the clipped details add a touch of sporty, arcade-signage energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with simple, highly controlled geometry—wide, dense shapes that stay legible at a glance. The clipped terminals and tight counters suggest a deliberate move to add character and prevent the forms from feeling overly generic, while keeping an overall friendly, rounded presence.
The numerals share the same wide, compact construction; enclosed forms like 8 and 0 read as robust ovals with small interior counters. In text, the dense spacing and small apertures amplify the font’s impact, making words feel like solid blocks—highly attention-getting but visually heavy in long passages.