Sans Superellipse Ikduj 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Tusker Grotesk' by Lewis McGuffie Type, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Mattby Display' by Paavola Type Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sportswear, industrial, punchy, poster, sporty, retro, impact, branding, stencil detail, geometric form, display use, blocky, squared, rounded, compact, stencil-like.
A heavy, block-driven sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broad, flattened curves. Counters are tight and often rectangular or slot-like, with several letters showing deliberate vertical or diagonal cut-ins that read as stencil-style notches. Stroke endings are blunt and squared, while round letters (O, C, G) keep a squarish, superelliptical silhouette that maintains a consistent, engineered rhythm. The lowercase mirrors the uppercase’s mass and geometry, with a tall x-height and compact apertures that emphasize density and impact. Numerals follow the same squared-round logic, with simplified forms and minimal interior space for strong reproduction at display sizes.
Best suited for high-impact applications such as posters, headlines, event graphics, sports branding, packaging, and merchandise where dense silhouettes and strong geometry are an advantage. It will be most effective at medium-to-large sizes, especially in short phrases, badges, and bold typographic statements.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a sporty, industrial energy. The notched details add a rugged, mechanical flavor—suggesting labeling, equipment markings, and bold headline typography—while the rounded corners keep it friendly enough for contemporary branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with an engineered, rounded-rectangular skeleton, adding stencil-like incisions for character and differentiation. The goal seems to be a compact, attention-grabbing display face that remains coherent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Spacing appears tuned for display: large black shapes dominate the line, and the tight counters can visually close up at smaller sizes. The distinctive notch motifs in several capitals create a recognizable texture that becomes more pronounced in all-caps settings and short words.