Sans Superellipse Ikduj 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Neil Bold' by Canada Type, 'Tusker Grotesk' by Lewis McGuffie Type, and 'Cimo' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, assertive, industrial, sporty, poster-ready, playful, impact, branding, compactness, distinctiveness, clarity, compact, blocky, rounded, ink-trap cuts, high impact.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle geometry and tightly controlled counters. Curves are built from superellipse-like bowls and softened corners, while verticals stay straight and weighty. Many joins and interior corners show small triangular notches and cut-ins that read like ink-trap-inspired detailing, adding texture and preventing dark clumping at tight apertures. Proportions lean toward a tall, sturdy lowercase with short ascenders/descenders, and the numerals match the same dense, squared-off rhythm.
Best suited to display roles where bold presence and character matter—headlines, posters, sports or fitness branding, packaging, and logo/wordmark work. It can hold up in short bursts of text, but the dense texture and tight apertures suggest keeping it for larger sizes and punchy messaging.
The overall tone is loud and confident, with an industrial toughness softened by rounded forms. The notched detailing introduces a slightly mischievous, energetic edge that feels contemporary and streetwise rather than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a compact footprint, combining rounded superellipse construction with purposeful cut-ins to maintain clarity and add a signature voice. It aims for a modern, engineered feel that stays friendly enough for contemporary branding.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, creating a strong, contiguous text color in headlines. The design’s distinctive cut-ins are most noticeable in narrow joins and internal corners, giving the face a branded, engineered look even at large sizes.