Sans Superellipse Ikmiw 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Almoni' by AlefAlefAlef, 'PG Gothique' and 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Clinto' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, punchy, friendly, retro, display impact, geometric clarity, approachable tone, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, poster-like.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, squared-off counters and superellipse-like curves that keep rounds feeling structured rather than soft. Terminals are blunt and clean, with minimal stroke modulation and a consistent, compact internal spacing that makes letters read as chunky silhouettes. Curves on C/G/O/Q and bowls lean toward rounded-rectangle geometry, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are thick and stable, emphasizing a dense, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where impact and clarity matter more than delicate detail. It works well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a friendly but forceful voice, and it can add a retro-flavored punch to editorial display settings.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a playful, slightly retro massing that feels confident and attention-grabbing. Its rounded geometry adds friendliness while the blocky proportions keep it assertive and energetic.
Likely designed as a high-impact display sans that translates rounded-rectangle construction into a modern, confident headline tool. The focus appears to be on strong silhouette recognition, consistent geometric rhythm, and an approachable, playful presence at large sizes.
In the sample text, the dense spacing and large counters create a strong black/white pattern that holds up well at large sizes. Numerals match the letterforms’ chunky construction, with rounded corners and simplified, high-impact shapes.