Sans Superellipse Idnor 12 is a very bold, normal width, low 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, 'Amfibia' by ROHH, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, sporty, punchy, retro, utility, impact, bold clarity, geometric consistency, display strength, geometric, squarish, rounded, compact, blocky.
A heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse) forms and broad, even strokes. Curves are squarish rather than circular, with softened corners and tight, compact counters that emphasize solidity. The uppercase has a strong, poster-like stance with short apertures (notably in C, S) and a sturdy, squared-off rhythm, while the lowercase stays similarly robust with a tall x-height and simplified joins. Numerals are dense and uniform, with the 0 and 8 reading as rounded blocks and the 1 rendered as a plain vertical slab. Overall spacing and letterfit feel on the tight side, creating an assertive, wall-of-type texture in text settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short, high-impact statements where its dense, powerful silhouette can carry the message. It also fits signage, packaging, and branding systems that need a sturdy geometric voice, especially at medium to large sizes where the compact apertures remain clear.
The font projects a confident, no-nonsense tone with a bold, workmanlike presence. Its rounded-square geometry gives it a contemporary industrial feel, while the chunky proportions and compact openings add a slightly retro, sporty flavor. The overall impression is loud, direct, and built for impact rather than delicacy.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual weight and geometric consistency through superellipse-based construction, prioritizing bold readability and a strong graphic footprint. The simplified details and compact counters suggest an emphasis on display performance and a distinctive, engineered texture.
Diagonal strokes are minimal and often feel engineered rather than calligraphic, with many shapes opting for straight sides and rounded terminals. The text sample shows strong word-shape consistency and a dark typographic color, with punctuation and caps maintaining the same blocky visual logic as the letters.