Sans Superellipse Ikdat 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Bylander' by Mans Greback, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, loud, attention grabbing, friendly geometry, display impact, brand presence, blocky, rounded, soft corners, high impact, compact.
A heavy, compact sans with broadly rounded, superellipse-like curves and squared-off terminals that keep the silhouettes blocky. Counters are relatively tight and often rounded-rectangular, producing dense, poster-like color on the page. Curved letters (C, G, O, S) lean toward soft, flattened rounds rather than perfect circles, while verticals and horizontals stay sturdy and even. The overall rhythm is consistent and geometric, with minimal stroke modulation and an emphasis on chunky forms and simplified joins.
Best suited for large sizes where its dense weight and rounded geometry can deliver maximum impact—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short UI or label text when a strong, friendly emphasis is desired, but the tight counters make it less ideal for long-form reading.
The tone is upbeat and attention-grabbing, mixing a geometric, industrial sturdiness with soft, friendly rounding. It reads as bold and confident, with a slightly retro, display-centric personality that feels at home in energetic branding and graphic headlines.
The design appears intended to provide a highly legible, high-impact display voice built from softened geometric shapes. By combining rounded-rectangle curves with firm, squared terminals, it aims to feel both approachable and forceful for modern graphic applications.
Spacing in the samples appears tight and efficient, reinforcing a dense, headline-driven texture. The numerals and uppercase share the same blocky, rounded-rectangle logic, helping mixed text keep a cohesive, impactful presence.