Sans Superellipse Ikbas 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'CF Mod Grotesk' by Fonts.GR, 'Beiko Heavy' by Minor Praxis, and 'PG Gothique' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, industrial, playful, confident, retro, high impact, friendly boldness, geometric clarity, branding focus, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, punchy.
A heavy, rounded sans with chunky strokes and broad proportions, built from squared-off curves and superellipse-like bowls. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are small, creating dense, high-impact letterforms that stay crisp through simple, mostly straight terminals. Round letters lean toward rounded-rectangle geometry rather than perfect circles, and diagonals are thick and stable, giving the design a solid, poster-ready color. The set reads with a consistent, uniform heft across capitals, lowercase, and figures, with a tall, prominent lowercase presence and compact internal spacing.
Best used where maximum impact is needed: headlines, display typography, posters, and large-format signage. It also fits brand marks, packaging, and social graphics that benefit from a stout, approachable voice. For body copy, it will work primarily at larger sizes with ample spacing.
The overall tone is loud, friendly, and assertive—more billboard and packaging than quiet editorial text. Its softened corners keep the weight from feeling harsh, while the dense shapes and tight counters add a utilitarian, workmanlike edge. The result feels simultaneously retro and contemporary, well-suited to attention-grabbing, straightforward messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, highly legible display voice using simplified, rounded-rectangle construction. By combining extreme weight with softened corners and stable proportions, it aims for immediate readability and a memorable, friendly industrial character across a range of headline contexts.
In the sample text, the heavy texture produces strong line-level rhythm and makes short words and headlines feel substantial. At smaller sizes or in long paragraphs, the tight counters and narrow apertures can visually fill in, so generous tracking and leading help maintain clarity.