Sans Superellipse Idran 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'HD Node Sans' by HyperDeluxe, 'Halagar' by Letteralle, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Palo' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, punchy, compact, poster-ready, impact, approachability, modernity, clarity, brand presence, geometric, rounded, blocky, high impact, soft corners.
This is a heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broadly superelliptical curves. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, dark text color and strong silhouette clarity. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend toward closed, while terminals are blunt and softly rounded rather than sharp. Proportions feel sturdy and compact, with simplified, block-like forms that keep spacing controlled and rhythm consistent across words.
Best suited for posters, headlines, signage, and packaging where maximum impact and quick recognition are needed. It also works well for bold branding moments—logos, labels, and social graphics—especially when set with slightly increased spacing to keep counters from filling in at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is confident and attention-grabbing, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded corners and smooth curves. It reads as contemporary and practical rather than elegant, projecting a straightforward, no-nonsense voice suited to bold messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-impact sans with softened geometry—combining stout, rectangular structure with rounded curves for a strong but approachable display voice.
The numerals and uppercase forms maintain the same robust, squared-round geometry, helping headlines stay uniform and impactful. In longer lines the heavy weight creates strong emphasis and a compressed texture, so generous tracking and leading can help maintain clarity when used at larger blocks of text.