Sans Superellipse Ikdur 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, '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, packaging, sports branding, signage, assertive, compact, industrial, playful, retro, impact, branding, utility, texture, blocky, rounded, stencil-like, notched, chunky.
A dense, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and tight internal counters. Strokes are massively weighted with mostly uniform thickness, softened corners, and occasional angular cuts that read as small notches or incisions (especially visible in forms like M/N/W and some numerals). Round letters (O/C/G/Q) are squarish-oval, while straight-sided letters (E/F/H/L/T) keep broad, slabby terminals without true serifs. The overall rhythm is compact and emphatic, with short apertures, sturdy joins, and minimal delicate detail.
Best suited to high-impact display work such as posters, large headlines, logos, packaging, and bold signage where its compact shapes and distinctive notched details can be appreciated. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when set large enough to preserve counter clarity.
The tone is loud and commanding, with a poster-ready presence that feels both industrial and slightly playful due to its rounded geometry and quirky cut-ins. It suggests utilitarian strength—like stamped lettering or bold display signage—while still maintaining a friendly, soft-cornered silhouette.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a rounded, modern-utility construction, adding small cut-in details to avoid pure geometric blandness and to create a memorable, branded texture in big type.
Because the counters and apertures are tight, the face reads best when given room—either at larger sizes or with generous tracking/leading. The distinctive notches create a recognizable texture in headlines, but can visually merge in long paragraphs at small sizes.