Sans Superellipse Iknob 13 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Mega' by Blaze Type and 'PODIUM Soft' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, bold, punchy, industrial, retro, sporty, impact, display, branding, retro feel, blocky, rounded, compact, stencil-like, slab-like.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and squared-off curves that read as superelliptical rather than purely circular. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with blunt terminals and tight internal counters, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. Many forms show subtle notched joins and angular inflections in bowls and shoulders, giving the silhouette a slightly stencil-like, cut-out feel while staying clean and geometric. Numerals and capitals are sturdy and wide-set, and the lowercase maintains a tall, robust presence that holds its weight well in display sizes.
Best suited to large-scale display work where mass and silhouette do the communication—headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short subheads or labels when you want a compact, high-contrast text block, but its dense counters and weight suggest avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and confident, with a sporty, industrial energy that feels at home in attention-grabbing headlines. Its squared rounding and dense color evoke retro signage and team branding, projecting strength and urgency more than refinement.
This design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual impact through compact proportions, superelliptical geometry, and a deliberately blocky rhythm. The added angular inflections and notched joins suggest an intention to inject industrial character into an otherwise straightforward geometric sans.
Spacing appears intentionally tight in the sample text, creating a solid wall of black that emphasizes impact. The superelliptical rounds keep the heaviness from feeling purely mechanical, while the occasional notches and angular transitions add character and a sense of engineered construction.