Sans Superellipse Iknob 11 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry; 'Rice' by Font Kitchen; 'PODIUM Soft' by Machalski; 'Cimo', 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype; and 'Extenda' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, assertive, industrial, retro, impactful, sporty, impact, sturdiness, clarity, approachability, blocky, compact, rounded corners, high-ink, sturdy.
A heavy, block-driven sans with rounded-rectangle construction and tightly controlled curves. Strokes stay broadly uniform, with wide joins, blunt terminals, and softened corners that keep the dense letterforms from feeling sharp. Counters are compact and often rectangular, producing a dark, contiguous texture in text. Overall proportions are sturdy and slightly condensed in feel, with strong verticals and simplified curves that read cleanly at large sizes.
Best suited for headlines, signage, and short calls-to-action where maximum impact is needed. It fits branding systems that want a rugged, industrial or athletic feel, and it performs well on packaging and labels that need high contrast against backgrounds. Use in smaller text is possible, but works best with ample size and spacing to avoid a cramped texture.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a poster-like presence that feels industrial and slightly retro. Its rounded corners add friendliness, but the overall color remains bold and commanding, leaning toward display-driven communication. The rhythm suggests practicality and toughness rather than elegance.
The design intent appears to prioritize punchy legibility and a strong silhouette through simplified, squared forms with rounded corners. It aims for a confident display voice that stays approachable by avoiding sharp edges while maintaining a dense, high-impact typographic color.
Uppercase forms appear especially squared and monolithic, while lowercase introduces more open shapes yet keeps the same heavy, rounded geometry. Numerals match the blocky construction, supporting consistent emphasis across mixed text. In long lines, the dense counters and heavy color make it most effective when given generous tracking or used in short phrases.