Sans Superellipse Ibdul 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grandheron Sans New' by André Simard, 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Bathysphere' by Kickingbird, 'Chandler Mountain' by Mega Type, 'Core Mellow' by S-Core, and 'Yoshida Sans' and 'Yoshida Soft' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports titles, bold, friendly, retro, playful, chunky, impact, approachability, retro display, logo-ready, rounded, soft corners, compact, sturdy, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superellipse construction: straight-sided stems meet generously rounded corners, producing an overall squared-but-soft silhouette. Counters are relatively small and often rectangular-oval, giving the face a compact, blocky color on the page. Curves and joins are smooth and consistent, with minimal modulation and a stable vertical stance. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy forms with single-storey shapes and short, thick terminals; punctuation and numerals match the same dense, rounded-rectangle logic.
Best suited to headlines, signage, and large-format display where its dense strokes and rounded geometry can read clearly and deliver impact. It can work well for logos, packaging, and promotional graphics that want a bold, approachable voice, and it’s especially effective in short phrases or title treatments rather than extended text.
The tone is confident and upbeat, with a friendly softness that keeps the weight from feeling aggressive. Its compact, rounded geometry evokes a sporty, mid-century/retro display feel while still reading as clean and contemporary in short bursts.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a softened, geometric voice—combining heavy strokes with rounded-rectangle construction for a modern-retro display presence. Consistent curves and compact counters suggest a focus on strong branding and high-contrast figure/ground at larger sizes.
Wide, dark letterforms create strong page color and tight internal spacing, so the type looks most comfortable when given extra tracking or generous line spacing. Distinctive rounded-rectangle counters and blunt terminals make it visually memorable at large sizes.