Sans Superellipse Idboy 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Morandi' by Monotype, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Amsi Pro AKS' by Stawix, 'TT Norms Pro' by TypeType, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, assertive, playful, modern, chunky, high impact, approachability, modern geometry, display emphasis, rounded, compact, soft corners, bulky, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softly squared curves that read like superelliptical shapes. Strokes are thick and uniform with minimal contrast, producing a dense, high-ink texture in text. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend to be tight, while terminals and corners are consistently rounded rather than sharp. The overall rhythm is sturdy and even, with simple, geometric construction and a slightly blocky silhouette across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for display roles where impact and immediacy matter, such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and short UI or signage labels. It can also work for punchy subheads, but extended body text may feel visually dense due to the tight counters and heavy texture.
The tone is bold and approachable, combining a friendly softness from the rounded corners with an assertive, poster-like weight. It feels contemporary and slightly playful, leaning more toward attention-grabbing clarity than delicacy or nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver a soft-edged, geometric look with maximum presence, offering a friendly alternative to sharper grotesques while staying clean and highly legible at display sizes.
In longer lines the strong weight and tight interior spaces create a dark color, which can make fine distinctions between similar shapes less prominent at smaller sizes. Numerals match the same stout, rounded geometry and maintain a cohesive, sign-ready presence.