Sans Superellipse Ikbab 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Telder HT Pro' by Huerta Tipográfica, 'PF Benchmark Pro' by Parachute, 'Gloriola' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Byker' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, bold, display impact, approachable boldness, geometric coherence, brand presence, soft corners, blocky, compact apertures, high ink-trapless mass, geometric.
A heavy, block-like sans with broadly rounded, superellipse-style curves and squared-off terminals. Counters are compact and the stroke joins stay clean and sturdy, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. Round letters lean toward rounded-rectangle geometry rather than perfect circles, while straight-sided forms keep a consistent, uniform weight. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same chunky rhythm, with single-storey forms where applicable and simple, utilitarian construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short display copy where its dense forms and rounded-rect geometry can deliver maximum impact. It can also work well for branding marks, packaging, and bold signage where a friendly but forceful presence is desirable.
The overall tone is friendly and extroverted, with a playful, slightly retro personality driven by its soft-cornered geometry and high visual mass. It feels confident and attention-seeking without becoming sharp or aggressive, making it read as approachable and fun.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines geometric sturdiness with softened corners, balancing strong legibility at large sizes with an approachable, contemporary-retro feel.
Spacing and internal openings appear intentionally tight, which boosts impact at large sizes but can make smaller settings feel dark and compact. The design’s superellipse curves create a consistent, cohesive silhouette across caps, lowercase, and numerals.