Sans Superellipse Idnor 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Sztos' by Machalski, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports graphics, punchy, playful, retro, sporty, poster-like, impact, friendliness, retro appeal, geometric consistency, headline focus, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, geometric.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broadly curved corners throughout. Strokes stay uniform with minimal modulation, producing dense, dark letterforms and strong silhouette readability. Counters are small and often rectangular or teardrop-like, and many joins are tightened into compact interior spaces. Proportions skew toward a tall x-height with short ascenders and descenders, while curves (C, O, S) and bowls are built from squarish superellipse forms rather than true circles.
Best suited to display settings where impact is the priority: posters, big headlines, bold brand marks, packaging, and sports or entertainment graphics. It also works well for short callouts, labels, and cover titles where the tight, chunky shapes can be given enough size and breathing room.
The overall tone is bold and attention-grabbing, with a friendly, toy-like softness from the rounded corners. Its chunky geometry and tight counters evoke a retro display sensibility—confident, energetic, and slightly humorous rather than formal.
The design reads as an intentionally compact, high-impact sans built around rounded-rectangle geometry to maximize presence and friendliness. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a cohesive, geometric rhythm for attention-focused typography.
Spacing appears intentionally snug, and the heavy weight reduces interior clarity at smaller sizes, especially in letters with enclosed shapes. Numerals follow the same squarish, rounded construction, keeping the set visually consistent for headline use.