Sans Superellipse Idnak 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'PODIUM Sharp' and 'PODIUM Soft' by Machalski, and 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, labels, industrial, assertive, sporty, modern, punchy, maximum impact, quick readability, bold branding, geometric uniformity, blocky, condensed feel, rounded corners, compact, high-impact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and uniform, with mostly closed, rectangular counters and minimal interior detailing, producing a dense color on the page. Curves resolve into superelliptical bowls (notably in O, C, G, Q) while straight-sided forms stay square-shouldered; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are broad and sturdy rather than sharp. Terminals are blunt and the lowercase is built on a tall, chunky skeleton with simple, single-storey shapes where applicable and a generally tight, poster-like rhythm.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold branding—especially where a compact, blocky voice is desired. It also fits packaging and label systems that benefit from strong, simplified letterforms that hold up in large sizes and high-contrast applications.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, industrial edge. Its rounded geometry keeps the heft from feeling aggressive, leaning instead toward bold, sporty confidence and headline immediacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with simplified, geometric construction: a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle approach that reads quickly and consistently. It prioritizes strong silhouette, uniform stroke weight, and a tightly packed texture for attention-grabbing display typography.
The design relies on large counters and sturdy joins to preserve clarity at display sizes, but the very dense stroke mass and compact apertures suggest it will feel most comfortable when given generous tracking and line spacing. Numerals match the same squared, heavyweight language, with especially solid, sign-like forms.