Sans Superellipse Idbij 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' and 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, confident, playful, punchy, friendly, urban, impact, approachability, display clarity, modern branding, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners, heavy terminals.
This typeface is a heavy, rounded sans with a compact, blocky build and softly chamfered corners that give its forms a superellipse-like feel. Counters are relatively small and openings are fairly tight, producing a dense, high-impact texture in text. Curves are smooth and controlled, while straight strokes feel sturdy and even, with squarish bowls and rounded-rectangle geometry throughout. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with a single-storey a and g, a round i/j dot, and short, strong joins that keep the rhythm solid at display sizes.
It performs best in headlines and short bursts of text where dense, rounded forms can create a strong graphic statement. The heavy texture and compact spacing make it well suited to posters, packaging, logos/wordmarks, and signage, particularly when you want an approachable but forceful tone.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, combining friendliness from the rounded corners with a confident, poster-ready presence. It reads as energetic and slightly playful rather than refined, making it feel contemporary and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with soft-edged geometry: a stout, rounded sans that stays friendly while reading loud and clear. Its simplified shapes and consistent construction suggest a focus on display legibility and a cohesive, modern visual identity.
Diagonal strokes (as in A, V, W, X, Y) are broad and assertive, reinforcing the font’s strong, compact color. The numerals share the same rounded-rectangular construction, with especially weighty 8 and 9 shapes that maintain the dense, cohesive texture.