Sans Superellipse Idkaf 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, 'Sztos' by Machalski, '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, logos, packaging, signage, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, bold, display impact, friendly geometry, retro poster, brand emphasis, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with superellipse-inspired bowls and softened corners that keep the shapes chunky and compact. Strokes are broadly even, with minimal modulation, and counters are relatively tight, creating a dense, high-impact texture in text. The letterforms lean on rounded-rectangle geometry—seen in the squarish O/C and the wide, blunt terminals—while maintaining clear silhouettes through simple, large-scale construction.
Best suited for large-size work where impact and personality matter: posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for short bursts of text (taglines, callouts) where a dense, rounded texture is desirable, but will feel heavy for long-form reading.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, with a distinctly retro display flavor. Its big, soft-edged forms feel friendly rather than aggressive, while the dense blackness gives it an assertive, attention-grabbing presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with rounded, geometric forms that stay friendly and highly legible at display sizes. Its consistent, superellipse-like construction suggests a focus on bold graphic clarity and a cohesive, retro-leaning voice.
Uppercase shapes read as poster-like and monumental, while the lowercase keeps the same chunky logic with rounded joins and compact apertures. The numerals match the weight and geometry closely, reinforcing a consistent, sign-ready system across letters and figures.