Sans Superellipse Ikkij 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, branding, punchy, playful, retro, bold, friendly, high impact, display focus, retro flavor, geometric clarity, friendly strength, blocky, rounded, soft corners, compact, poster-like.
This typeface is built from heavy, rounded-rectangle forms with soft corners and broad, simplified counters. Curves read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, giving round letters a squarish, sculpted feel. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, terminals are blunt, and joins stay clean and geometric. Proportions feel expansive and poster-oriented, with sturdy verticals and generous, flattened curves that create a strong, even texture in lines of text.
Best suited to large-scale use where its heavy, rounded geometry can show clearly—headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand moments. It can also work for punchy packaging callouts or short, high-impact statements, especially with slightly increased tracking to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is loud and upbeat, with a distinctly retro display energy. Its chunky geometry and softened corners feel friendly and approachable, while the extreme mass and compact counters add a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that merges blocky construction with rounded, superellipse-like curves to produce a friendly yet forceful silhouette. It prioritizes visual presence and a consistent geometric rhythm over delicate detail, making it ideal for bold, graphic typography.
Counters in letters like a, e, s, and 8 are relatively tight, so the design reads best when given room to breathe. The numerals and capitals share the same squared-round construction, keeping the set visually cohesive and giving headlines a strong, uniform color.