Sans Superellipse Ibmaz 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Helsinki' by Ludwig Type, 'Sztos' by Machalski, 'Chandler Mountain' by Mega Type, 'Amfibia' by ROHH, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, and 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, commanding, modern, punchy, space saving, brand impact, bold display, geometric consistency, signage clarity, compact, blocky, rounded corners, condensed, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with superellipse construction: bowls and counters read as rounded rectangles, and terminals resolve with softened corners rather than sharp cuts. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense color and strong vertical emphasis. Proportions are condensed with tight internal spacing, while the curves (notably in C, G, O, S, and e) keep a controlled, geometric roundness. The lowercase is tall and sturdy, with simple, squared stems and small apertures that prioritize solidity over openness; numerals match the same blocky, rounded-rectangle logic for a unified set.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports identities, storefront or wayfinding signage, and bold packaging callouts. It also works well for badges, labels, and UI headers where a compact, forceful presence is needed and space is limited.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian—confident, no-nonsense, and built for impact. Its compressed massing and softened geometry evoke athletic branding and industrial signage, balancing toughness with a contemporary, engineered smoothness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a condensed footprint, using superellipse curves and rounded terminals to keep the weight feeling controlled rather than harsh. Its consistent geometry suggests a focus on strong branding, clear silhouettes, and repeatable shapes that hold together across letters and numbers.
At display sizes the dense counters and tight apertures create a powerful silhouette; in longer passages the weight and compression can make word shapes feel compact and tightly packed. The rounded-rectangle vocabulary is consistently applied across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving the design a cohesive, logo-friendly voice.