Sans Superellipse Igso 12 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, playful, retro, blocky, impact, solidity, display, geometric voice, retro flavor, compact, rounded corners, square counters, sturdy, high impact.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broadly squared counters. Curves are tightened into superelliptical arcs, with corners softly radiused rather than sharp, producing a chunky, machined silhouette. Strokes are uniform and dense, with short apertures and minimal interior space in letters like a, e, and s; the overall rhythm is tight and emphatic. Terminals are blunt and geometric, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep a solid, block-like presence rather than a sharp, calligraphic feel.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, logos, and product packaging where bold shapes need to read quickly. It can also work for signage and labels when a compact, geometric presence is desired, though the tight counters suggest avoiding very small sizes for text-heavy passages.
The tone is forceful and attention-grabbing, mixing industrial sturdiness with a slightly playful, toy-block geometry. Its rounded corners keep it friendly enough for energetic display work, while the dense black shapes convey authority and impact. The overall feel leans retro and utilitarian, like labeling, sports lettering, or bold packaging typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a softened, geometric skeleton—combining squared construction and rounded corners for a distinctive, high-ink display voice. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and uniform texture over open, text-optimized detailing.
The digit set matches the same rounded-rectangular logic, staying wide and compact with enclosed, boxy bowls. Lowercase forms are simplified and sturdy, with single-storey a and g and generally closed counters, reinforcing a uniform, poster-ready texture in paragraphs.