Sans Superellipse Idbij 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vilanders' by Edignwn Type, 'Billboard' by Fenotype, 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook, and 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, assertive, sporty, industrial, playful, high impact, modern utility, friendly strength, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, heavyweight.
A compact, heavyweight sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broadly squared curves. Strokes are uniform and dense, with large interior counters that stay open despite the mass. Terminals are blunt and clean, and many joins are simplified into strong geometric intersections, producing a stable, poster-like silhouette. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, utilitarian structure with minimal modulation, while the numerals echo the same squared-round geometry and solid rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, signage, packaging, and branding where high impact and strong silhouettes are needed. It also fits athletic or industrial-themed graphics, and works well for short bursts of copy, labels, and UI callouts that benefit from a compact, sturdy voice.
The overall tone is bold and confident, with a contemporary, workmanlike feel. Its rounded-square shapes add a friendly, slightly playful edge, keeping the weight from feeling harsh while still reading as tough and emphatic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through dense strokes and a rounded-rectilinear geometry, balancing toughness with approachability. Its consistent, simplified forms suggest a focus on reliable reproduction and bold presence across display applications.
In text, the tight forms and heavy color create strong line presence, making spacing and counter shapes the primary drivers of legibility. The design favors impact and clarity at medium-to-large sizes, where its rounded-square geometry reads most distinctly.