Sans Superellipse Ifri 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Karnchang', 'Lohamon', and 'Phatthana' by Jipatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, industrial, retro, assertive, playful, impact, softened strength, brand presence, sign clarity, rounded, blocky, compact, sturdy, geometric.
A dense, heavy sans with broad proportions and a squared, superellipse construction. Corners are consistently rounded, producing soft terminals on otherwise blocky shapes, and counters tend toward rounded-rectangle apertures. The stroke structure stays uniform, with minimal modulation and a compact, high-impact silhouette. Curves are built from flattened arcs rather than perfect circles, and joins feel engineered and stable, giving the letters a machined, sign-ready solidity.
This font performs best at display sizes where its rounded-rect geometry and dense weight can project clearly. It’s a strong choice for headlines, posters, athletic or team-style branding, packaging, labels, and signage that needs immediate visibility. For longer paragraphs, it will be most effective in short bursts such as callouts, captions, or punchy subheads.
The overall tone is loud and confident, with a sporty, display-forward presence. Its rounded corners keep the weight from feeling harsh, adding a friendly, slightly playful edge to an otherwise industrial, no-nonsense rhythm. The result reads as retro-leaning and energetic, suited to bold statements rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended to combine maximum impact with a softened, approachable finish by using rounded corners on compact, block-driven letterforms. Its construction emphasizes clarity and presence, aiming for a bold, contemporary take on retro athletic and industrial vernacular.
The numeral set follows the same squared-round logic, with sturdy, enclosed forms that keep their interior space tight and consistent. The lowercase maintains a compact, chunky texture in running text, creating a strong horizontal banding that favors short lines and headline settings.