Sans Superellipse Idgaz 8 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gusto Black' by BA Graphics, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode, and 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, sturdy, playful, retro, impact, approachability, display clarity, brand presence, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly eased corners throughout. Curves read as superelliptical rather than geometric circles, giving bowls and counters a squarish, industrial feel while staying approachable. Strokes are broad and steady with clean joins, and the overall rhythm is tight, producing dense word shapes and strong color on the line. Numerals and capitals are wide and weighty, and the lowercase keeps a simple, utilitarian structure with minimal modulation.
Works best in headlines and short bursts of text where its dense weight and rounded geometry can carry personality—posters, product packaging, bold branding marks, and attention-grabbing signage. It can also function for large UI labels or section headers when a soft-but-strong emphasis is needed.
The tone is confident and punchy, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded corners. It suggests a retro-influenced, poster-ready voice—assertive but not aggressive—suited to bold, upbeat messaging.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a softened, contemporary edge—combining heavyweight presence with rounded superelliptical forms to keep the voice approachable. Its consistent geometry and compact spacing suggest an intention for clear, repeatable display typography across branding and promotional applications.
The design relies on large counters and open apertures where possible, which helps clarity at display sizes despite the heavy weight. Round elements like O/0 stay squarish in silhouette, reinforcing the font’s blocky, modern-signage character.