Sans Superellipse Iknok 13 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, album covers, retro, industrial, futuristic, stencil-like, playful, maximum impact, distinct texture, retro-tech feel, brand marking, geometric, chunky, rounded, notched, modular.
A compact, heavy geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse-like forms. Strokes are extremely weighty with tight internal counters, and many joins are softened into broad curves rather than sharp corners. Several glyphs incorporate small notches and slit-like cut-ins that create a segmented, almost stencil-inspired construction, while round letters (O/C/G) feel squarish and controlled. The overall rhythm is dense and blocky, with simple vertical stems, flattened terminals, and distinctive carved details that repeat across the alphabet.
Best suited to display settings where its heavy mass and carved details can be appreciated: headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, titles, and bold UI/hero moments. It’s particularly effective for retro-futuristic or industrial-themed graphics and short, punchy copy rather than extended reading.
The font projects a bold, retro-tech personality—part 1970s/80s display, part industrial signage. Its chunky silhouettes and notched cuts add a playful edge while still feeling mechanical and engineered. The overall tone is attention-grabbing and assertive, with a strong graphic presence.
The design appears intended as a statement display face that merges geometric superellipse construction with deliberate cut-ins to create a unique, branded texture. Its simplified, modular shapes prioritize impact and recognizability, aiming for a strong silhouette and a distinctive “engineered” look.
At text sizes the tight counters and internal slits can visually fill in, so the design reads best when given space (larger sizes, generous tracking, and strong contrast against the background). The distinctive notches also create a lively texture in headlines, but can reduce clarity in long passages.