Sans Superellipse Ibnun 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ramsey' by Associated Typographics, 'Diamante EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Base Neue' by Power Type, 'Diamante Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Diamante' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, athletic, assertive, retro, blocky, impact, space saving, brand mark, headline display, sign legibility, squared-round, compact, punchy, sturdy, high-impact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and tightly controlled counters. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with broad verticals and crisp, squared terminals softened by generous corner rounding. Curves resolve into superelliptical bowls (notably in O/Q and lowercases like o/e), while joins and diagonals stay blunt and structural, giving letters a built, engineered feel. Spacing reads tight and efficient, and the overall rhythm is punchy, prioritizing mass and silhouette clarity over delicate interior detail.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, labels, and wayfinding, where its dense shapes and rounded-rect geometry can carry strong visual weight. It also fits logos and sports/fitness branding that benefit from a compact, muscular sans presence.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a sports-and-signage energy that feels bold, direct, and slightly retro. Its rounded squareness adds friendliness without losing authority, making it feel both tough and approachable.
This design appears intended as a bold, space-efficient display sans that maximizes ink coverage and silhouette recognition. The superelliptical rounding and squared proportions suggest a goal of combining industrial sturdiness with a softened, contemporary edge for branding and large-scale typography.
Digit forms are similarly block-driven, with rounded corners and large, simplified shapes that keep them cohesive at display sizes. The lowercase maintains a sturdy, compact profile with single-storey forms and straightforward apertures, reinforcing an overall headline-first personality.