Sans Superellipse Ibmaz 6 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype and 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, assertive, industrial, poster, compact, retro, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, geometric consistency, blocky, condensed, rounded corners, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and tightly enclosed counters. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal modulation, and terminals are blunt with softened corners that keep the forms from feeling sharp. The overall rhythm is dense and vertical, with short crossbars and narrow apertures that produce a solid, poster-like texture in words. Numerals and capitals share the same squat, blocky geometry, maintaining a consistent, strongly unified silhouette across the set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where strong presence and space efficiency are priorities. It can also work well for packaging and brand marks that benefit from a sturdy, condensed voice. For longer passages, it will be most effective when size and spacing are generous enough to keep counters and apertures from filling in.
The font communicates force and immediacy, leaning toward an industrial, utilitarian tone. Its compressed mass and rounded-corner block forms suggest a retro signage sensibility while remaining clean and straightforward. In text lines it reads as bold and commanding rather than delicate or conversational.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to create a cohesive, modernized block aesthetic. Its uniform stroke weight and simplified joins prioritize clarity and reproducible forms for bold display typography.
The sample text shows a dark, continuous color with little internal sparkle due to tight counters and compact spacing, which amplifies impact at display sizes. Round letters (like O/C/G) read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, reinforcing the squared-off, engineered feel.