Sans Superellipse Idlop 18 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Antry Sans' by Mans Greback, 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook, and 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, chunky, friendly, poster-like, retro, impact, approachability, graphic clarity, brand voice, display emphasis, blocky, rounded, soft corners, compact, geometric.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves are built from broad superelliptical bowls with minimal stroke modulation, creating an even, solid texture. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off rather than tapered, with tight apertures and sturdy counters that read clearly at large sizes. The overall rhythm is compact and dense, with simple geometry and consistent proportions across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where a dense, high-impact silhouette is beneficial. It works well for branding and packaging that want a friendly, bold presence, and for short bursts of copy where the compact shapes create a strong visual block. For extended text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where counters and apertures have room to breathe.
The font conveys a confident, upbeat tone—friendly rather than formal—thanks to its rounded forms and chunky weight. It feels contemporary but with a retro display sensibility, leaning toward bold, attention-getting messaging that stays approachable.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, geometric personality: bold enough to anchor layouts, but rounded enough to avoid harshness. Its consistent superelliptical shapes and blunt terminals suggest a focus on graphic clarity and a distinctive “rounded box” identity for display-driven typography.
Round letters like O/C/G are notably rectangular in their curvature, giving the face a distinctly “soft box” silhouette. Several joins and interior corners (for example in B, R, S-like forms) are kept sturdy and slightly tightened, emphasizing impact over delicacy. Numerals follow the same chunky, rounded geometry and appear designed for strong visual consistency alongside the letters.