Sans Superellipse Ibmaf 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Meta Headline' by FontFont, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, 'Mally' by Sea Types, and 'Marble' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, retro, playful, punchy, display impact, approachability, retro flavor, brand presence, clarity, rounded, soft corners, compact, chunky, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and soft-cornered geometry throughout. Curves tend toward squarish, superellipse-like bowls, giving letters a sturdy, blocky silhouette rather than purely circular forms. Strokes are broadly uniform with gently modulated joins; counters are open but relatively tight, and apertures stay controlled, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. Terminals are blunt and clean, and the overall rhythm is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with a notably solid baseline presence.
Best suited for headlines and short-form copy where strong presence and friendly impact are needed, such as posters, branding marks, packaging, and storefront or wayfinding signage. It can also work for bold UI accents or callouts, though extended small text may feel dense due to the tight counters and heavy color.
The font reads confident and upbeat, combining a friendly softness with a strong, attention-grabbing mass. Its rounded-rectangle forms evoke mid-century and 1970s display typography, lending a warm, slightly retro character that still feels straightforward and modern in tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with approachable, rounded geometry—pairing assertive weight with soft corners for a distinctive display voice. Its consistent, superellipse-influenced construction suggests a goal of creating a cohesive, highly recognizable texture across letters and figures.
Lowercase forms keep a sturdy, compact build (notably in a, e, s) with simple, robust detailing and minimal fuss. Numerals are similarly weighty and legible at display sizes, with rounded corners and generous stems that maintain the typeface’s cohesive, chunky color.