Sans Superellipse Iddus 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Gusto Black' by BA Graphics, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Palestina' by Tipo, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, confident, industrial, sporty, friendly, retro, impact, solidity, approachability, display clarity, modernization, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, high impact.
A heavy, block-like sans with rounded-rectangle (superelliptical) curves and broad, simplified counters. Strokes stay largely monolinear, with subtle optical modulation coming from softened corners and tight joins rather than true contrast. Proportions are compact with a tall lowercase presence, short ascenders/descenders, and a strong, even rhythm that keeps text feeling dense and punchy. Apertures are relatively closed and terminals are blunt, giving the letters a solid, stamped appearance.
This face is best suited to attention-grabbing settings such as headlines, posters, and promotional graphics where dense, high-impact letterforms are an asset. Its rounded block construction also fits packaging, sports branding, and bold wayfinding or signage, especially at medium to large sizes where counters and joins have room to breathe.
The overall tone is assertive and no-nonsense, with a sporty, workmanlike energy. Rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh, adding a friendly, approachable edge while maintaining strong emphasis. The result reads as modern-industrial with a hint of retro display sensibility.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and solidity while avoiding sharpness, using superelliptical curves to keep forms smooth and contemporary. It prioritizes strong silhouette, compact rhythm, and straightforward construction for clear, forceful display typography.
The design’s tight counters and compact spacing create bold word shapes and strong color on the page. Numerals match the same squared-round construction, staying clear and weighty for headline use.