Sans Superellipse Ifpo 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'RBNo3.1' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, industrial, retro, punchy, sporty, techy, impact, modernity, ruggedness, approachability, blocky, rounded, squared, compact, heavy.
A heavy, rounded-rectangle sans with squared counters and generously rounded corners throughout. Strokes are uniform and chunky, producing dense black shapes with clean, crisp edges and minimal modulation. The design favors broad, stable letterforms, a tall x-height, and compact apertures, with bowls and terminals tending toward softened right angles rather than circular geometry. Numerals and capitals read as sturdy and geometric, and the overall rhythm is bold and tightly built without feeling condensed.
Best suited for headlines, short slogans, logos, and packaging where solid presence and strong silhouettes matter. It performs especially well in signage-style layouts, sports and fitness branding, and tech-leaning graphics that benefit from a robust geometric voice.
The tone is assertive and contemporary with a retro-industrial edge. Its squared-round geometry gives it a sporty, utilitarian confidence that feels at home in high-impact, no-nonsense settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a softened geometric feel—pairing squared construction with rounded corners for a modern, durable look. It prioritizes bold readability and a distinctive silhouette for display typography and branding applications.
The small openings and squared counters create a strong silhouette that stays cohesive at large sizes, while the chunky joins and rounded corners keep the texture friendly rather than harsh. Letterforms like the W and M emphasize broad, engineered construction, reinforcing a geometric, display-forward personality.