Sans Superellipse Iknuy 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Boulder' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, stickers, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, cartoonish, impact, approachability, nostalgia, simplicity, blocky, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, chunky.
A heavy, rounded sans built from broad, squared-off strokes and softened corners, giving most letters a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle feel. Curves are fat and stable, with compact counters and minimal internal detailing; the “O” and “0” read as thick rings with small apertures, while straight-sided forms like E, F, and T stay stout and rectangular. Terminals are blunt and slightly rounded, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are robust, avoiding sharp points. Overall spacing feels generous and the silhouettes are intentionally chunky, prioritizing impact over finesse.
Best suited to display sizes where its mass and rounded geometry can read clearly—headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks. It also works well for playful signage and short callouts where you want a friendly but forceful typographic voice.
The tone is upbeat and attention-grabbing, with a distinctly playful, poster-like presence. Its soft-cornered geometry and exaggerated weight give it a friendly, approachable character that can lean retro or cartoon-inspired depending on color and layout.
The design appears aimed at maximum visual punch with a soft, approachable edge, using rounded-rectangle construction to keep forms cohesive and highly recognizable. It prioritizes bold silhouette and simple internal shapes to stay legible and characterful in attention-driven design contexts.
Round letters maintain a consistent squarish curvature, creating a cohesive rhythm across the alphabet. The lowercase shows simplified construction with single-storey forms and sturdy stems, helping it hold up in large, loud settings while remaining legible at a glance.