Sans Superellipse Idmaw 1 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kontesa' by FoxType, 'MNSTR' by Gaslight, and 'Sicret' and 'Sicret Mono' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, editorial display, retro, playful, chunky, friendly, punchy, high impact, retro display, friendly boldness, graphic clarity, rounded, soft corners, high contrast counters, compact, geometric.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, high-impact letterforms. Counters tend to be small and often rectangular or slot-like, and several joins and terminals are blunt and flat, reinforcing a blocky silhouette. The overall rhythm is tight, with sturdy verticals, broad bowls, and simplified diagonals that keep the texture bold and uniform in display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and brand marks where strong silhouette and instant readability matter. It also works well on packaging and promotional graphics that benefit from a bold, rounded geometric voice. For longer text, it performs more comfortably at large sizes due to its tight counters and dense color.
The tone feels retro and upbeat, with a toy-like solidity that reads as friendly rather than aggressive. Its chunky shapes and rounded corners give it a 1970s-inspired, poster-ready personality that suggests fun, casual confidence and a hint of pop culture nostalgia.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a softened, approachable geometry—combining thick, compact forms with rounded-rectangular curves for a retro display feel. It prioritizes silhouette clarity and graphic consistency over delicate detail, making it effective for attention-grabbing typography.
Distinctive details include squared apertures and notch-like cut-ins on some forms, plus simplified, almost modular construction in letters like M/W that emphasizes symmetry and mass. Numerals follow the same stout logic, staying wide and highly legible with minimal interior space.