Sans Superellipse Ikrev 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, punchy, impact, approachability, display clarity, retro flavor, brand presence, soft corners, high impact, rounded, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and generously softened corners. Strokes are thick and even, with tight internal counters and short apertures that keep shapes blocky and dense. Curves resolve into superelliptic rounds rather than true circles, while joins and terminals stay blunt and sturdy, giving the letterforms a carved, poster-like silhouette. Numerals and capitals read as weighty slabs of black with consistent proportions and an overall low-detail, high-contrast-in-mass rhythm.
This font performs best in display contexts such as headlines, posters, bold branding, packaging callouts, and signage where its chunky silhouettes can carry at a glance. It also works well for short bursts of text—labels, badges, and promotional lines—where a friendly but forceful presence is desired.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a friendly, slightly retro feel driven by its rounded geometry and dense black presence. It comes across as confident and attention-grabbing rather than refined, suited to messages that benefit from warmth and visual punch.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged, approachable geometry. By combining very heavy strokes with rounded-rectangle forms and compact counters, it aims for strong legibility at large sizes and a distinctive, characterful texture in bold statements.
Spacing appears intentionally tight at display sizes, and the smaller counters (notably in letters like a, e, s, and g) can fill in quickly as sizes drop or when used in dense blocks of text. The overall texture is uniform and emphatic, prioritizing silhouette clarity over interior detail.