Sans Superellipse Ibmiw 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspire Narrow' by Grype, 'Pancetta Pro' by Mint Type, and 'Obvia Narrow' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, poster, techy, assertive, impact, modularity, sturdiness, display focus, brand presence, rounded corners, blocky, compact, geometric, stencil-like.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with mostly straight sides and squared terminals, producing a compact, high-impact texture. Counters tend to be tight and often rectangular or squarish, with apertures that stay relatively closed in letters like C, S, and e. Lowercase forms are simplified and sturdy, with short extenders and minimal curvature; the i/j use square dots and many joins read as clean, engineered cuts rather than calligraphic transitions. Numerals echo the same rounded-box logic, with the 0 and 8 reading as rounded rectangles and the 1 as a straight, monoline pillar.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact copy where the chunky forms and rounded-box geometry can read clearly. It works well for sports branding, product packaging, labels, and bold signage, and can also fit tech or game-themed graphics where a compact, engineered look is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, leaning toward a sporty, industrial feel with a slightly retro arcade/scoreboard flavor. Its squared rhythm and tight spacing cues communicate strength and efficiency more than friendliness or delicacy.
The letterforms appear designed to maximize impact with a cohesive rounded-rectangle system, prioritizing uniform weight, tight counters, and strong silhouettes. The goal seems to be a sturdy, modern display face that feels engineered and confident while staying clean and sans in character.
The design’s rectangular counters and partially closed apertures create strong silhouette recognition at display sizes, while at smaller sizes the dense interior spaces may darken and reduce clarity. The Q’s angular tail and the compact, cut-in shapes of letters like a, e, and s reinforce a machined, modular aesthetic.