Sans Superellipse Idnor 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, 'Sztos' by Machalski, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, playful, retro, assertive, chunky, impact, display, approachability, retro flavor, geometric consistency, rounded, soft corners, blocky, compact, geometric.
A heavy, blocky sans with superellipse-driven curves and softened corners that keep the dense weight feeling controlled rather than harsh. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are modest, giving the letters a compact, poster-like texture. Strokes are largely uniform with minimal modulation, and terminals are blunt and squared-off, creating a strong, solid silhouette. Lowercase forms show a tall x-height with short extenders, reinforcing a sturdy, space-filling rhythm; numerals and capitals match the same rounded-rectangle geometry for a consistent, cohesive color.
Best suited to headlines and short statements in posters, signage, and high-impact advertising. The chunky, rounded construction can also work well for bold brand marks, packaging callouts, and editorial display use where a dense, confident typographic voice is desired.
The overall tone is loud and confident, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded geometry. It reads as energetic and slightly retro, suggesting bold headlines, sports or entertainment messaging, and punchy emphasis where impact matters more than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a geometric, rounded-rectangle personality—balancing aggressive weight with approachable curvature. Its proportions and tight internal spaces prioritize a strong, unified texture for display settings and attention-grabbing copy.
The design’s tight counters and compact spacing tendencies make it most effective at larger sizes, where the interior shapes stay clear and the rounded-square construction becomes a distinct stylistic cue. The sample text shows strong word-shape consistency and a uniform, inky texture that can quickly dominate a layout if used for long passages.