Sans Superellipse Ibduz 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'Calps' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports, assertive, industrial, retro, poster, impact, compactness, geometric unity, display clarity, industrial tone, condensed, blocky, squared-round, heavyweight, high-impact.
A dense, compact sans with chunky strokes and rounded-rectangular (superellipse) construction throughout. Curves are squared-off rather than fully circular, giving counters a soft-cornered, geometric feel, while terminals tend to finish bluntly with minimal modulation. The rhythm is tight and economical, with short apertures and sturdy joins; several forms show purposeful cut-ins and angled notches that add bite and help differentiate similar shapes. Overall spacing and proportions prioritize maximum black area and impact over airy readability.
Best suited to short, large-size settings where impact matters: posters, bold headlines, brand marks, packaging, and sports or event graphics. It can also work for labels and signage where a compact, heavyweight look is desirable, though the tight apertures suggest avoiding very small text sizes.
The tone is bold and forceful, with an industrial, workmanlike character that reads as utilitarian and energetic. Its squared-round geometry and compressed stance give a retro athletic and headline-driven feel—confident, loud, and attention seeking rather than delicate or neutral.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact footprint, combining rounded-rectangular geometry with sturdy, simplified letterforms. Its controlled squareness and blunt finishing aim for a modern-industrial voice with retro display versatility, prioritizing silhouette strength and consistency across the set.
The alphabet shows consistent corner radii and a strong preference for closed or nearly closed apertures, creating a unified, compact texture in words. Numerals and capitals lean into poster-like silhouettes with simplified internal spaces, and the design’s distinctive incisions and angular details add a slightly mechanical edge.