Sans Superellipse Idbek 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Neue Plak' and 'Neue Plak Display' by Monotype, and 'Vinila' by Plau (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, friendly, playful, confident, retro, impact, approachability, brandability, display clarity, blocky, rounded, compact, soft-cornered, high-impact.
A heavy, compact sans with softly squared curves and rounded-rectangle construction in bowls and counters. Strokes are uniform and dense, with broad terminals and minimal modulation, creating solid, poster-like letterforms. The lowercase is robust and wide-set with simple, sturdy joins; round letters like o/e show generous, rounded counters, while letters like a and g lean toward single-storey, geometric forms. Diacritics and dots are large and clearly separated, and the figures are bold and simplified for strong silhouette clarity.
Best suited for headlines, logos, packaging, and signage where high impact and quick recognition are priorities. It also works well for short UI or app display labels, badges, and social graphics, especially when a friendly, chunky geometric voice is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and approachable—bold enough to feel confident and attention-grabbing, yet softened by rounded geometry that reads friendly rather than aggressive. It suggests a contemporary take on retro display lettering, suitable for upbeat, energetic messaging.
The design appears intended as a bold display sans built from superelliptic, rounded-rect forms to deliver maximum punch while keeping a warm, approachable character. Its simplified shapes and sturdy proportions prioritize legibility at large sizes and a distinctive, brandable silhouette.
The rhythm is tight and weighty, with short apertures and compact interior spaces that emphasize mass and shape over fine detail. This makes the typeface feel stable and graphic, with especially strong performance in large sizes where its rounded-square logic is most apparent.