Sans Superellipse Ifby 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Galvani' and 'Qubo' by Hoftype, 'Bega' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Quitador Sans' by Linotype, 'Core Sans N' by S-Core, and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, bold, friendly, modern, confident, playful, impact, approachability, modernity, brand voice, display clarity, rounded, compact, sturdy, soft corners, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with superellipse-like curves and softly squared corners. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense color and strong presence. Counters are relatively tight and geometric, and terminals tend to finish bluntly rather than tapering. Round letters (O, C, G) read as rounded-rectangle forms, while diagonals (A, V, W, X) are broad and stable, giving the face a compact, sturdy rhythm overall.
Best suited to display typography where strong shapes and dense weight are an advantage—headlines, poster work, bold brand systems, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when a friendly, high-impact voice is desired, but longer text will feel heavy and attention-forward.
The tone is upbeat and approachable while still feeling assertive and contemporary. Its rounded geometry softens the mass, creating a friendly, slightly toy-like warmth that suits energetic, optimistic messaging.
Likely intended as a contemporary display sans that combines geometric simplicity with softened, rounded-rectangle construction. The goal appears to be maximum impact with an inviting personality, using chunky forms and tight counters to create a distinctive, modern silhouette.
The design emphasizes bold silhouettes and simple interior shapes, favoring clarity at large sizes over fine detail. Numerals share the same chunky geometry, and the overall spacing feels generous enough to keep the heavy forms from clumping in display settings.