Sans Superellipse Idloy 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gilam' by Fontfabric, 'Futo Sans' by HB Font, and 'Sui Generis' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, industrial, sporty, techy, assertive, playful, impact, sturdiness, modernity, approachability, rounded corners, square counters, compact, blocky, geometric.
A heavy, compact sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with broad verticals, softened corners, and mostly monoline strokes. Counters tend toward squared apertures and rectangular bowls, giving the alphabet a sturdy, engineered feel. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and short ascenders/descenders, keeping words dense and highly weighty; terminals are blunt and the joins are clean rather than calligraphic. Numerals follow the same blocky construction with consistent rounding and strong, stable silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines and display typography where its dense color and rounded-square forms can carry impact—posters, bold branding, packaging callouts, sports and fitness graphics, and tech-oriented marketing. It can also work for short UI labels or signage where a compact, high-contrast-free silhouette helps quick recognition at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, leaning into a sporty, industrial voice that feels contemporary and slightly retro-tech. Its rounded-square construction adds friendliness to the mass, making it feel punchy rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a clean, geometric construction, using rounded corners and squared counters to balance toughness with approachability. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and compact word shapes for attention-grabbing display use.
Spacing appears tight and the large internal shapes (especially in letters like O, D, P, and e) create a strong texture at headline sizes. Diagonal letters (V, W, X, Y, Z) keep a solid, carved look that reinforces the font’s sturdy rhythm.