Sans Superellipse Ikber 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, confident, punchy, playful, retro, industrial, impact, branding, retro modern, geometric unity, rounded corners, compact counters, blocky, soft-rectilinear, heavy terminals.
A heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle forms and softened corners. Strokes remain consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing compact counters and a dense, inky texture. Curves read as superelliptical rather than circular, and many joins and terminals resolve into blunt, squared-off ends with gentle radiusing. The lowercase shows sturdy, simplified constructions (single-storey a, compact bowls, short apertures), and the numerals follow the same blocky, rounded-rect rhythm for strong uniformity.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where its mass and rounded-rect geometry can read clearly and create impact. It works well for branding, logos, packaging, and wayfinding-style signage, especially where a bold, friendly-industrial tone is desired. For long text, the tight apertures and dense texture will be more effective in larger sizes and with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is loud and assertive, with a friendly softness from the rounded corners. It suggests a retro display energy—part sports and signage—while staying clean and modern enough for bold contemporary branding. The dense shapes and tight apertures create a punchy, no-nonsense feel that still reads approachable rather than aggressive.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines blunt, industrial heft with softened superelliptical rounding. The goal seems to be strong silhouette clarity and a consistent, modular geometry that maintains a cohesive look across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Spacing and proportions emphasize solid silhouettes over delicate internal detail, so legibility relies on shape recognition at larger sizes. Letters with enclosed forms (B, 8, 9, e) keep small, squared counters that reinforce the font’s compact, poster-like color.