Sans Superellipse Iddod 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Faculty' by Device, 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Bega' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Foros' by ParaType, and 'Geon' and 'Geon Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, punchy, display impact, friendly tone, geometric clarity, brand presence, rounded, soft corners, geometric, blocky, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superellipse construction: curves read as rounded rectangles, and straight segments transition into arcs with soft, consistent corner radii. Strokes are thick and even, with compact interior counters and minimal modulation, creating dense silhouettes and strong color on the page. Proportions lean broad and sturdy, with a tall lowercase presence and short-looking ascenders/descenders, while openings in letters like c/e/s remain relatively tight. Terminals are blunt and squared-off in feeling despite the rounding, producing a bold, poster-ready texture and a rhythm of wide bowls and short joins.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, and punchy brand marks where thick, rounded shapes can read clearly at a distance. It also fits packaging, labels, and social graphics that benefit from a friendly, chunky voice. For longer text, it will generally work better as short subheads or callouts with added spacing.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, mixing a toy-like softness with a confident, attention-grabbing heft. Its rounded geometry gives it a friendly, contemporary feel, while the chunky forms and tight counters hint at retro display typography used for headlines and packaging.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines geometric superellipse structure with softened corners to stay friendly rather than aggressive. It prioritizes strong silhouette, immediate readability, and a distinctive rounded-rectangular character for branding-forward typography.
Numerals follow the same superelliptical logic and appear robust and highly legible at large sizes. The design’s dense texture and tight apertures suggest it will hold strong presence in short lines, but may feel crowded in long paragraphs without generous tracking and leading.