Sans Superellipse Idrub 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dic Sans' by CAST, 'Allotrope' by Kostic, 'Taz' by LucasFonts, 'Fact' by ParaType, and 'Amfibia' and 'Karibu' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, punchy, playful, friendly, sturdy, retro, impact, approachability, retro flavor, signage clarity, blocky, rounded, soft corners, compact, high impact.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, producing solid silhouettes and even color in text. Counters are relatively small and often rectangular or pill-shaped, while joins and terminals tend toward blunt, slightly softened corners rather than sharp points. The lowercase sits tall with short extenders, and overall spacing feels tight and efficient, reinforcing a dense, poster-like texture.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and bold signage where the dense strokes and rounded block forms can command attention. It can work for short bursts of text at larger sizes, but its tight counters and heavy color are most effective when used for impactful, high-contrast typography rather than long reading settings.
The tone is bold and approachable, pairing a strong, no-nonsense weight with rounded geometry that keeps it from feeling harsh. It reads as energetic and slightly retro, with a sporty, headline-forward presence that suggests fun, impact, and confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with friendly, rounded geometry—combining strong, compact forms with softened corners to stay approachable. Its consistent stroke weight and squared curves suggest a focus on punchy legibility and recognizable shapes in branding and display contexts.
The letterforms lean on squared-off rounds (notably in O/C/G and numerals), which gives a consistent “superelliptical” rhythm across both caps and lowercase. In the sample text, the dense weight and compact counters create a dark, attention-grabbing paragraph texture that favors short lines and larger sizes.