Sans Superellipse Igdi 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'OL Newsbytes' by Dennis Ortiz-Lopez, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Address Sans Pro' by Sudtipos, 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether, and 'Balbek Pro' by Valentino Vergan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, bold, industrial, retro, assertive, utility, impact, sturdiness, display clarity, retro utility, branding, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, high-impact.
A dense, heavy sans with squarish, superellipse-inspired curves and strongly rounded corners. Strokes are thick and even with minimal modulation, producing a compact, high-ink silhouette and tight internal counters. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) feel like rounded rectangles, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) maintain a rigid, vertical rhythm. Terminals are blunt and squared-off, and the overall proportions favor large bowls and short apertures, enhancing solidity at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where strong weight and compact counters create high impact. It also works well for logos, labels, and packaging that want a sturdy, no-nonsense voice, and for short UI or wayfinding callouts where punch and clarity matter more than long-form comfort.
The tone is loud and confident, with a utilitarian, workmanlike feel that reads as retro-industrial and slightly athletic. Its chunky geometry conveys strength and straightforwardness rather than delicacy, making it feel commanding and pragmatic.
The design appears intended to maximize presence and legibility at large sizes through a condensed, rounded-rect geometry and simplified details. By pairing blunt terminals with softened corners, it balances a tough, industrial structure with approachable roundedness for bold branding and display use.
Round letters stay fairly squared, and several joins (notably in R, K, and the diagonals) are simplified to keep the silhouette clean and bold. Numerals are similarly blocky and uniform, built for quick recognition in large settings.