Sans Superellipse Idgar 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gusto Black' by BA Graphics, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Binario' by Tarallo Design, 'Reznik' by The Northern Block, and 'Palestina' by Tipo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, sturdy, playful, retro, friendly, impact, approachability, display clarity, geometric uniformity, brand presence, rounded corners, blocky, compact, soft terminals, high impact.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with clean, flat terminals and minimal modulation, producing dense letterforms and strong color on the page. Counters tend to be compact and squared-off, while bowls and curves lean toward superellipse shapes rather than true circles. The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, with short-looking ascenders/descenders relative to the overall weight and a generally compact rhythm that stays highly legible at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where strong visual presence is needed. It can work for short subheads or labels when given enough size and breathing room, and it performs well in signage or UI callouts that benefit from sturdy, high-contrast readability against backgrounds.
The overall tone is confident and high-impact, with a friendly softness from the rounded corners. It feels slightly retro and poster-like, projecting a sturdy, approachable voice rather than a technical or delicate one. The chunky forms read as energetic and attention-grabbing, suitable for bold statements.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a softened, approachable edge—combining blunt, rectangular massing with rounded corners for a friendly display voice. Its consistent geometry and compact counters suggest a focus on bold, attention-first typography that remains clear and structured.
In text settings the dense weight and tight internal space create a strong, compact texture; generous spacing and larger sizes help maintain clarity. The numerals match the same rounded-rect geometry, reinforcing a consistent, utilitarian display character.