Sans Superellipse Ikkiy 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, punchy, retro, chunky, friendly, impact, approachability, retro flavor, display clarity, brand voice, soft-cornered, blocky, rounded, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, soft-cornered sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) geometry and a strongly filled-in silhouette. Curves are broad and smooth, while terminals and corners are blunt and cushioned, producing a compact, poster-like rhythm. Counters are relatively small for the weight, with simplified interior shapes that stay open enough to remain legible at display sizes. The lowercase is built on a tall x-height with short extenders, and the numerals and capitals share the same stout, stable stance.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, short slogans, branding marks, and packaging where weight and personality are assets. It can work for signage and attention cues, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing to offset its dense texture.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, leaning toward retro display lettering with a friendly, cartoonish confidence. Its rounded massing feels approachable rather than technical, projecting warmth and humor while still reading as assertive and attention-grabbing.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded voice—combining chunky strokes and superelliptical construction to create a memorable, highly legible display style. It prioritizes strong shapes and a consistent, soft-cornered geometry for bold, characterful messaging.
The design’s visual identity comes from its superelliptical rounds and consistently flattened transitions, giving a distinctive “pillow” feel in bowls and shoulders. In longer sample text the dense color creates strong presence, so spacing and size choices will matter to preserve clarity in tight settings.