Sans Superellipse Nybi 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bio Sans Soft' by Dharma Type; 'Masifa Rounded' by Hurufatfont; and 'Manual', 'Project Sans', and 'Project Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, friendly, playful, punchy, retro, approachable, bold impact, friendly tone, geometric consistency, brand presence, rounded, chunky, soft, compact, geometric.
A very heavy rounded sans built from smooth, squarish curves and softened corners, giving many letters a superellipse/rounded-rectangle skeleton. Strokes are broadly even with minimal contrast, and terminals are consistently rounded, producing a dense, matte texture in text. Counters are compact but clear, with generous interior rounding (notably in B, P, R, a, e), and the lowercase shows a tall x-height with short ascenders/descenders. The overall rhythm is sturdy and slightly condensed-feeling due to the bulk of the strokes and tight apertures, while keeping clean, geometric construction.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence is needed: headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and bold UI callouts. It can also work for short labels and signage where the rounded geometry supports quick recognition, but the dense stroke weight makes it less ideal for long-form reading at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like softness that reads friendly rather than strict or technical. Its chunky, rounded forms suggest a retro-pop sensibility that feels confident and attention-grabbing without becoming sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, contemporary geometric voice—pairing heavy strokes with rounded-square forms to create a distinctive, friendly display sans that stays highly consistent across letters and figures.
The numerals and capitals carry the same rounded-square logic, creating strong consistency across alphanumerics. In longer passages the weight produces a bold, blocky color that favors impact and clarity over delicacy, making spacing and counters especially important at small sizes.