Sans Superellipse Igdi 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Naghashian' by Naghi Naghachian, 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype, 'Reznik' by The Northern Block, and 'Palestina' by Tipo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, sporty, retro, headline, maximum impact, geometric clarity, strong branding, high visibility, compact texture, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, high-impact.
A heavy, block-forward sans with squared, superellipse-driven curves and broadly rounded corners. Strokes are robust and mostly uniform, with tight internal counters and compact apertures that keep shapes dense at display sizes. Terminals are clean and blunt, and curves transition into straighter segments with a slightly squarish rhythm, giving bowls and rounds a machined, geometric feel. The lowercase stays sturdy and compact, with simple, utilitarian construction and a consistent, no-nonsense texture across words.
Best suited to headlines, posters, titles, and branding where maximum punch and quick recognition are needed. It also fits signage and packaging that benefit from stout letterforms and a compact, industrial-geometric look, and can work for short callouts or labels when set with generous size and leading.
The overall tone is loud, confident, and built-for-impact. Its rounded-rectangle geometry suggests an industrial or athletic voice—direct, functional, and a bit retro—while still feeling contemporary due to the clean, unadorned forms.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, high-visibility sans that combines strict geometry with softened corners, balancing toughness with approachability. The compact counters and squared curves prioritize impact and a consistent, bold texture over delicate detail.
In the sample text, spacing and weight create a strong, dark typographic color; the densest joins and small counters can begin to close up in long paragraphs, reinforcing its role as a display-first face. Numerals follow the same squared-round logic, matching the letters in heft and presence.