Sans Superellipse Idbas 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Halagar' by Letteralle, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, friendly, punchy, confident, retro, attention, approachability, simplicity, impact, modernity, rounded, blocky, compact, soft-cornered, high-impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and soft-rectangular curves that keep counters and bowls broad and stable. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with blunt terminals and minimal modulation, creating a strong, poster-like silhouette. Curved letters (C, G, O, S) lean toward squarish, superellipse-style shaping, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) feel sturdy and tightly constructed. Lowercase shows single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a robust, geometric rhythm; joins are smooth and corners are consistently rounded, maintaining a cohesive, chunky texture across text.
Best suited to headlines and display typography where maximum impact and immediate legibility are needed. It works well for branding, packaging, point-of-sale materials, signage, and promotional graphics—especially in contexts that benefit from a friendly, bold voice. The thick strokes and broad counters hold up well at large sizes and in high-contrast applications.
The font projects an upbeat, approachable energy with a bold, humorous presence. Its softened corners temper the weight, giving it a friendly, toy-like tone while still reading as assertive and attention-grabbing. Overall it feels contemporary with a nod to retro display lettering—loud, warm, and easy to spot.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, contemporary display voice built from rounded-rectangle geometry, balancing assertiveness with approachability. It prioritizes a consistent, chunky rhythm and simplified letterforms to create fast recognition and a memorable, graphic texture.
The numerals and caps share the same compact, rounded-rectangle logic, producing an even color and strong word-shape at large sizes. In the sample text, the dense weight creates high visual mass and a tight texture, favoring short phrases and emphatic settings over airy, delicate typography.