Sans Superellipse Ikgap 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Proceed' by Aboutype, 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, and 'PG Gothique' and 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, punchy, friendly, retro, playful, impact, approachability, display strength, brand voice, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact counters, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with superellipse-driven curves and softened corners that give the shapes a sturdy, block-like silhouette. Strokes stay consistently thick, with gently squared bowls and terminals that read more like rounded rectangles than circles. Counters are relatively compact, apertures are tight, and verticals feel stable, producing strong color and a solid typographic “wall” in text. Lowercase forms are tall and robust, with simple, upright construction and minimal detailing, emphasizing mass and legibility over finesse.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where boldness and immediacy are desired. It can work for short bursts of text (labels, signage, UI headers) where the dense, rounded forms read clearly and project a friendly strength.
The overall tone is bold and assertive while staying approachable due to the rounded geometry. It suggests a retro-industrial friendliness—confident, attention-grabbing, and a bit playful—well suited to designs that want impact without sharpness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through thick strokes and rounded-rectangle geometry, balancing toughness with approachability. Its simplified, high-mass letterforms aim for strong recognition at a glance and a distinctive, contemporary-retro voice.
In the sample text, the dense weight and tight interior spaces create high visual presence and strong rhythm, especially at larger sizes. The wide set and rounded-square bowls make word shapes feel compact and chunky, with a strong, uniform texture across lines.