Sans Superellipse Ikdes 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, punchy, retro, sporty, industrial, playful, maximum impact, retro display, rugged texture, geometric consistency, blocky, compact, rounded, soft corners, heavy terminals.
A dense, high-impact sans with chunky strokes and softly squared, superelliptical curves. Counters are tight and often rectangular-oval, and many joins show deliberate wedge-like notches that create a cut-in, poster-print feel. Rounds (C, O, Q, 0) read as rounded rectangles rather than perfect circles, while straight-sided letters keep broad, flat terminals and compact interior space. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified with short ascenders, a single-storey a, and a compact, geometric rhythm that stays consistent across letters and numerals.
Best suited to large-scale settings where mass and silhouette do the work: headlines, posters, sports and event graphics, bold packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also serve short UI labels or signage when used sparingly with ample spacing.
The overall tone is loud and confident, mixing a vintage athletic poster energy with a slightly industrial, cut-out texture. It feels assertive and friendly at the same time, thanks to the rounded geometry paired with hard, blocky mass.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a geometric, rounded-rectangular construction, while the carved-in notches add character and a slightly rugged print sensibility. It prioritizes recognizability and visual punch over delicate detail, making it ideal for statement typography.
At text sizes the tight counters and heavy weight make it more of a display face than a long-reading workhorse; it rewards generous tracking and space. Numerals are similarly compact and sturdy, matching the same rounded-rectangle logic seen in the capitals.