Sans Superellipse Ibnuv 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FF Clan' by FontFont and 'Amsi Pro', 'Amsi Pro AKS', and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, assertive, sporty, retro, compact, impact, space saving, headline display, brand punch, sturdy geometry, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, square-shouldered, tight spacing.
This typeface is a condensed, heavy sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, and curves are squared off into soft corners rather than true circles, giving counters a superellipse feel. Letterforms are compact and tall, with a prominent x-height and short ascenders/descenders; bowls and apertures tend to be tight, producing dense texture. Terminals are blunt and straight, joins are sturdy, and the overall rhythm reads as tightly packed and highly economical in horizontal space.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports identities, bold packaging panels, and attention-grabbing signage. The condensed build makes it useful when space is limited but strong emphasis is needed, particularly for uppercase-heavy typographic treatments.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a compact toughness that feels sporty and industrial. Its rounded-square construction adds a friendly, retro sign-painting flavor while still reading as bold and commanding. Overall it conveys urgency and impact more than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a tight width by combining heavy strokes with rounded-rectangle construction. Its consistent, low-detail forms suggest a goal of creating a durable headline face that feels modern-industrial with a retro edge.
At larger sizes the rounded-square counters and heavy internal shapes become a defining character feature, while at smaller sizes the tight apertures and dense interiors can reduce clarity. Numerals follow the same compact, blocky construction, and the overall spacing appears geared toward headline set sizes where weight and presence are the priority.