Sans Superellipse Ikduj 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Tusker Grotesk' by Lewis McGuffie Type, 'MC Mackley' by Maulana Creative, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Mattby Display' by Paavola Type Studio, and 'Extenda' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, industrial, assertive, retro, sporty, sturdy, high impact, distinctive texture, signage clarity, brand presence, blocky, compact, geometric, rounded corners, ink-trap notches.
A heavy, geometric sans with squared silhouettes softened by rounded corners and superelliptical curves. Strokes are uniformly thick with compact counters and a tightly packed, low-detail construction that keeps forms dense and punchy. Many joins and terminals show small triangular notches or wedge-like cuts that act like ink-trap detailing and add a chiseled, engineered feel. The lowercase is tall and sturdy with minimal modulation, while numerals and capitals keep broad, slabby proportions and strong vertical emphasis.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where its weight and notched geometry can be appreciated—posters, brand marks, sports identities, product packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for punchy UI labels or section headers, but extended text will be more successful with generous size and spacing.
The tone is loud and confident, with a rugged, no-nonsense presence that reads as industrial and athletic. Its blocky massing and notched details evoke retro signage and performance branding, giving it an energetic, hard-working character rather than a delicate or refined one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a geometric, rounded-rectangle foundation, while adding distinctive notched joins to create separation and personality in very heavy forms. It aims for high visibility and a recognizable, industrial-meets-retro texture in display typography.
At larger sizes the wedge notches become a defining texture and help separate dense interior spaces; at smaller sizes the compact counters and tight apertures may fill in, so spacing and size choice matter. The overall rhythm is consistent and emphatic, favoring impact over subtlety.