Sans Superellipse Idkav 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Faculty' by Device, 'Bega' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Danos' by Katatrad, and 'Foros' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, sporty, retro, confident, high impact, approachability, visibility, modern display, brand presence, soft corners, blocky, rounded, compact counters.
A heavy, block-oriented sans with broadly rounded corners and smooth, superellipse-like curves that keep shapes feeling soft despite the mass. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing compact counters and sturdy interiors that stay open at large sizes. The lowercase shows a tall x-height with short ascenders and descenders, giving lines a dense, efficient texture, while spacing feels solid and even for headline use. Overall proportions are expansive and squarish, with rounded-rectangle geometry carrying through both letters and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where maximum impact is desired—headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and short-form messaging. It also works well for signage and labels where bold, rounded forms help maintain clarity at a distance. Longer text is possible at generous sizes, but the dense texture favors titles and emphasis over extended reading.
The tone is assertive and upbeat, mixing poster-weight impact with approachable, rounded shapes. It reads as contemporary and energetic, with a hint of retro sports and packaging aesthetics. The overall voice is confident and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver strong visibility and a friendly, modern presence by combining very heavy strokes with rounded-rectangle construction. It prioritizes punchy silhouettes and consistent rhythm, aiming for legibility and character in bold display typography.
Rounded terminals and softened joins reduce harshness, while tight apertures and compact counters emphasize weight and presence. The numerals match the letterforms in mass and geometry, supporting consistent, punchy typographic color in mixed text.