Sans Superellipse Ikduy 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry; 'Tusker Grotesk' by Lewis McGuffie Type; 'Cimo', 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype; 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry; and 'Extenda' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports, loud, industrial, poster-ready, playful, retro, impact, signage, characterful, rugged, retro display, blocky, compressed counters, rounded corners, ink-trap notches, high impact.
A heavy, block-based sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) contours and assertive, vertical proportions. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with corners softened rather than sharply square, creating a dense silhouette and compact internal counters. Several joins and terminals show deliberate notches and wedge-like cut-ins that read like ink traps or stencil-inspired reliefs, adding texture without introducing true serifs. The rhythm is tight and punchy in text, with sturdy numerals and simplified geometry that favors solid mass over fine detail.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short, high-impact phrases where its dense weight and carved details can read clearly. It can work well in branding and packaging that wants a sturdy, industrial-meets-playful voice, and in sports or event graphics that need bold presence.
The overall tone is forceful and attention-grabbing, with a rugged, utilitarian edge. Rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh, while the carved-in notches add a playful, engineered character that suggests retro display lettering and bold signage.
The design appears intended as a display sans that maximizes visual weight and punch while staying friendly through rounded superellipse forms. The repeated notches at joins and terminals suggest an intention to add character and improve clarity in heavy strokes, giving the face a distinctive, engineered identity.
The tight apertures and small counters make the design most comfortable at larger sizes, where the distinctive cut-ins and rounded geometry remain clear. In continuous text, the heavy color and compressed interior space create a strong, poster-like texture that prioritizes impact over delicacy.