Sans Superellipse Idbab 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, impact, approachability, geometric voice, display emphasis, geometric, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broad, even strokes. Curves are pulled toward superelliptical shapes, giving bowls and counters a squarish softness rather than pure circles, while terminals stay clean and blunt. The lowercase is compact with a prominent x-height and sturdy stems; round letters like o/e read as softened boxes, and the a is single-storey. Overall spacing and proportions prioritize dense, high-impact texture with minimal modulation and consistent, upright rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where strong presence and compact word shapes are desirable. It can also work for short UI labels or signage at larger sizes, especially when a friendly geometric tone is needed.
The tone is bold and self-assured, with a friendly, slightly retro edge created by the rounded-square geometry. It feels punchy and approachable rather than formal, leaning toward energetic display use where the letterforms can project personality.
Designed to deliver maximum impact through dense, rounded-rectangular forms and uniform weight, aiming for a modern geometric voice with a playful, retro-leaning softness. The consistent construction suggests an emphasis on clarity and recognizability in display settings.
The face maintains a consistent, monoline feel across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, with squared-off apertures and counters that reinforce the superelliptical theme. Numerals match the letter weight closely and carry the same softened-corner, blocky silhouette for cohesive headlines.