Sans Superellipse Idboy 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, punchy, friendly, sturdy, retro, sporty, impact, approachability, headline clarity, brand voice, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners, high impact.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broadly curved terminals. Counters are relatively small and openings are tight, giving the letters a compact, ink-rich silhouette. Curves feel squarish rather than geometric-circular, and joins are clean with minimal modulation, producing a steady, poster-like texture. The numerals share the same chunky, softened geometry, with broad bowls and simplified shapes that prioritize mass and clarity at display sizes.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand marks where its chunky shapes and rounded corners can read cleanly. It also fits packaging and product labels that need a confident, friendly voice, and sports or event graphics that benefit from a sturdy, high-impact look.
The overall tone is bold and approachable: assertive without feeling sharp or technical. Its rounded corners and condensed internal spaces suggest a playful, mid-century-to-sport headline energy, suited to attention-grabbing statements that still read friendly.
The design appears intended as an impact-oriented display sans that combines strong black weight with softened, rounded-rectangular construction. It aims to deliver immediate presence and a cohesive, modern-retro feel while remaining legible and consistent across letters and numerals.
In the sample text, the dense strokes and tight counters create strong word shapes and a dark typographic color; it will reward generous tracking and ample line spacing when used in longer headlines. The rounded-superellipse forms keep the texture cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, making it feel like a unified, branded display system.