Sans Superellipse Iknob 10 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry; 'Tusker Grotesk' by Lewis McGuffie Type; 'Cimo', 'Sharp Grotesk Latin', and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype; 'Mattby Display' by Paavola Type Studio; and 'Extenda' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, punchy, playful, sturdy, impact, retro flavor, friendly boldness, graphic clarity, blocky, rounded, squarish, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves tend toward superelliptical bowls rather than true circles, giving letters a squarish, compact feel. Strokes are consistently thick with modest contrast, and counters are relatively tight, producing dense silhouettes and strong color on the line. Terminals are blunt and straight-cut, and the overall rhythm alternates between wide rounded forms (C, O, U) and more rectilinear structures (E, F, H), reinforcing a solid, poster-like texture.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, labels, packaging, and bold branding marks. It can also work for signage or promotional graphics where strong silhouettes and a compact, rounded-rect style help maintain visibility and personality.
The tone is bold and assertive with a friendly edge, combining industrial sturdiness with a distinctly retro display flavor. Its chunky geometry and rounded corners read as approachable and slightly playful, while the dense letterforms keep the overall voice confident and attention-grabbing.
Likely designed as a display sans that maximizes visual punch through dense, rounded-rect geometry and minimal detailing. The goal appears to be a sturdy, retro-leaning aesthetic that stays friendly via softened corners while remaining highly attention-oriented.
In the sample text, the weight and tight counters create strong impact but can reduce clarity at smaller sizes or in long passages. The numerals and capitals appear especially suited to headline settings where the dense shapes and squared curves can be appreciated.