Sans Superellipse Idlaz 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Futo Sans' by HB Font and 'Magistral' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, bold, industrial, sporty, friendly, retro, impact, branding, space efficiency, robustness, modernization, rounded, blocky, compact, geometric, soft-cornered.
This typeface is a heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle forms and broad, even strokes. Corners are consistently softened, counters are squarish and compact, and curves resolve into straight-ish arcs rather than perfect circles, giving letters a sturdy, machined feel. Terminals are mostly blunt, with minimal modulation and tight interior space in letters like B, e, and a; the overall rhythm is dense and stable. Uppercase shapes are wide-shouldered and rectangular, while the lowercase keeps a large x-height with short ascenders and descenders, reinforcing a compact silhouette.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, display typography, branding marks, packaging panels, and wayfinding/signage where boldness and clarity matter. It can also work for UI labels or badges when space is limited, though its dense counters suggest using generous size and spacing for longer passages.
The font reads as assertive and utilitarian, with a friendly edge from its rounded corners. Its weight and compact counters create a punchy, no-nonsense tone often associated with sports, equipment, and industrial branding, while the softened geometry keeps it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a unified, superelliptical geometry—favoring strong silhouettes, compact spacing, and softened corners to balance toughness with approachability. It prioritizes bold legibility and brand presence over delicacy or extended text comfort.
Round letters (O, Q, 0) appear more like rounded squares than circles, and several forms lean toward stencil-like solidity through small apertures (notably in e and a). The numerals are similarly block-forward with rounded corners, designed to hold up at large sizes with strong color on the page.