Sans Superellipse Ikmar 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Faculty' by Device, 'Croma Sans' by Hoftype, 'Bega' by Indian Type Foundry, 'MC Maxes' by Maulana Creative, 'Mundo Sans' by Monotype, and 'Byker' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, punchy, impact, approachability, retro feel, graphic clarity, soft corners, rounded, sturdy, compact, cartoonish.
A heavy, soft-cornered sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broad, blunt terminals. Curves are swollen and smooth, while straight strokes stay blocky, producing a compact, high-ink silhouette with small counters and tight apertures. The capitals read squat and emphatic, and the lowercase keeps simple, single-storey forms with consistently thick joins and minimal detailing. Numerals follow the same chunky logic, favoring solid shapes and simplified interior space for a bold, poster-like rhythm.
Best used for short, bold messaging such as headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where its chunky shapes can read large and clear. It also fits playful branding and signage that benefits from a friendly, rounded voice rather than a strict geometric look.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like solidity that feels fun rather than formal. Its rounded geometry and compressed counters give it a slightly retro, display-forward personality suited to attention-grabbing statements.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual presence with softened geometry—combining blocky mass with rounded corners to feel welcoming and contemporary-retro. It prioritizes instant recognition and a strong typographic silhouette over delicate detail or extended text comfort.
Distinctive superelliptical bowls and notches create a strong, recognizable texture in text, especially at larger sizes. The dense interiors and tight openings can reduce clarity in long passages, but they contribute to a confident, graphic impact in headlines.