Sans Superellipse Idnab 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'OL Newsbytes' by Dennis Ortiz-Lopez, 'Address Sans Pro' by Sudtipos, and 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, loud, assertive, industrial, sporty, retro, attention, impact, clarity, friendly strength, modern signage, blocky, compact, chunky, rounded corners, high impact.
A heavy, block-built sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are thick and confident, with mostly uniform weight and a slight narrowing at joins that keeps counters open. Proportions feel compact with tall lowercase bodies and short extenders, giving the alphabet a stacked, poster-like rhythm. Curves are more squarish than circular, and terminals are blunt, producing solid silhouettes that hold together at large sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, apparel graphics, sports branding, and bold packaging. It can also work for signage or interface labels when used sparingly at larger sizes, where its compact shapes and open counters remain legible.
The overall tone is forceful and attention-grabbing, with a utilitarian, industrial edge. Its rounded block geometry keeps it approachable rather than harsh, suggesting contemporary sports, bold packaging, and punchy editorial display. The voice reads confident and slightly retro—like signage and headlines designed to be seen quickly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through a compact, superellipse-based geometry that stays friendly via rounded corners. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and even texture for display use, balancing blunt industrial strength with approachable softness.
The numerals and uppercase carry strong, simplified forms with generous interior space relative to the weight, aiding clarity in dense settings. The lowercase maintains the same squared-round logic, emphasizing consistent texture over calligraphic nuance, which makes repeated text feel steady and mechanical.