Sans Superellipse Sibel 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Eurostile Next' and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'PT Filter' by Paavola Type Studio, and 'Breuer Condensed' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, authoritative, condensed, utilitarian, assertive, space-saving impact, strong silhouette, display clarity, industrial tone, blocky, compact, sturdy, high-impact, bracketless.
This typeface is a compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and tight internal counters, producing a dark, solid text color. Strokes are largely monolinear with subtle modulation at curves, and terminals are predominantly flat and squared, giving a blocky, engineered feel. Curves (notably in C, G, O, and numerals) are drawn with rounded-rectangle logic, keeping forms taut rather than fully circular. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with single-storey a and g, a straight, stem-led r, and a compact e with a small aperture; overall spacing and rhythm favor density and impact over airiness.
Best used for headlines, short statements, and display settings where compact width and heavy stroke weight help maximize impact. It also fits labeling, packaging, and signage applications that benefit from a sturdy, engineered look, especially when set in all caps or tight column widths.
The overall tone is strong and no-nonsense, with an industrial, signage-like directness. Its condensed, dark presence reads as confident and slightly severe, suited to messaging that needs to feel decisive and controlled rather than friendly or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using squared, superellipse-derived curves and flat terminals to create a controlled, industrial voice. It prioritizes bold clarity and a strong silhouette for attention-grabbing display typography.
Capitals show squared shoulders and relatively narrow counters (e.g., B, D, P, R), while diagonals (A, V, W, X) are steep and crisp, reinforcing a vertical, compressed silhouette. Numerals are sturdy and straightforward, with tight bowls on 8 and 9 and a compact, open-top feel to 2 and 5 that maintains the same blocky rhythm as the letters.