Sans Superellipse Ikduj 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry and 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports, industrial, sporty, sturdy, poster, playful, impact, attention, durability, modernity, clarity, blocky, chunky, rounded, compact, ink-trap.
A heavy, block-forward sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) construction and broadly uniform stroke weight. Corners are softened but not delicate, creating a squarish, machined silhouette with generous mass and small counters. Many joins show notched or cut-in corners that read like subtle ink-traps, and terminals tend to be flat and decisive. Overall spacing and proportions feel compact and dense, prioritizing bold presence over airy openness.
Best suited for posters, headlines, and display typography where strong impact is needed. It also fits branding and packaging that want a robust, industrial or sporty feel, and works well for short slogans, labels, and emphasis text where its dense counters remain clear.
The font projects a tough, utilitarian confidence with a sporty, headline-driven attitude. Its rounded-square geometry adds a friendly edge to an otherwise assertive, industrial voice, making it feel energetic and attention-grabbing rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through compact, rounded-square forms and sturdy weight, while using notched joins to keep shapes from clogging and to add a technical, engineered character. It aims for a bold, contemporary display voice that stays friendly enough for commercial and energetic messaging.
The notched interior corners and tight apertures give the face a distinctive texture at large sizes, while the dense counters suggest it will look most comfortable with ample size and line spacing. The letterforms favor simplified, geometric shapes, producing a consistent, logo-like rhythm across text.