Sans Superellipse Idlab 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, sturdy, industrial, playful, posterlike, retro, impact, clarity, approachability, blocky, rounded, soft corners, compact, chunky.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with rounded-rectangle geometry and broadly squared curves. Strokes are thick and even, with generous counters where possible and a generally compact interior space that keeps forms solid at display sizes. Terminals are blunt with softened corners, and round letters (C, O, G) read as superelliptical rather than perfectly circular. The overall rhythm is strongly modular and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, emphasizing uniform mass and simple, graphic silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines and large-scale text where its dense weight and broad shapes can deliver impact—posters, packaging, signage, and bold brand marks. It also works well for short UI labels or badges when a strong, friendly block aesthetic is desired, though longer passages will feel visually heavy.
The font conveys a confident, no-nonsense tone with a friendly edge from its softened corners. It feels bold and utilitarian like signage or labeling, but the rounded forms add approachability and a slightly retro, toy-block character. The result is attention-grabbing and assertive without looking sharp or aggressive.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum punch and clarity through simplified, rounded block forms and a highly consistent modular structure. Its letterforms prioritize strong silhouettes and even typographic color, suggesting an intention for display-oriented communication that remains approachable and easy to scan.
Uppercase and lowercase share a similarly sturdy construction, with single-storey shapes where visible (notably the "a"). Figures are wide and emphatic, matching the letterforms’ squared curves and heavy presence, which helps maintain a consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings.