Sans Superellipse Idran 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection and 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, impactful, industrial, sporty, retro, confident, attention grabbing, branding, signage, sturdiness, retro modern, blocky, rounded, compressed, sturdy, headline.
A heavy, block-built sans with rounded-rectangle (superelliptical) counters and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, producing a dense, poster-like color. Curves tend to resolve into squared-off arcs rather than true circles, and terminals are blunt and flat. The uppercase is compact and rigid, while the lowercase stays stout with short ascenders/descenders and simplified joins; details like the single-storey a and g keep the forms chunky and uniform. Numerals and punctuation match the same squared-round logic, with wide, stable shapes and tightly enclosed counters.
Best suited to high-impact applications such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand marks where its chunky geometry can carry. It also fits sports and event graphics, packaging, and merchandising that need a sturdy, assertive typographic voice. For body text, it will be more effective in short bursts, labels, or display-sized callouts.
The overall tone is loud and utilitarian—more about punch and immediacy than refinement. Its rounded squareness adds a friendly, approachable edge to an otherwise tough, industrial voice, landing in a space that feels sporty and slightly retro.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a cohesive rounded-rectilinear geometry, balancing toughness with softened corners for broad, mainstream appeal. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, tight internal shapes, and consistent weight to hold up in attention-grabbing display contexts.
At larger sizes the tight interior spaces and heavy joins read as a deliberate design feature, creating strong silhouette recognition and a compact rhythm. In long lines or small sizes, the dense counters and narrow apertures may reduce clarity, especially in letters with similar outer shapes.