Sans Superellipse Ibnib 4 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode, and 'Amsi Pro' and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports branding, assertive, retro, playful, poster-like, friendly, impact, space-saving, retro display, friendly strength, brand presence, rounded corners, condensed, soft terminals, blocky, high-impact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with tight internal counters and a distinctly condensed, vertical stance. Curves read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, giving bowls and rounds a squared-off, sculpted feel. Terminals are blunt and smooth, and many joins show subtle tapering and notches that add texture without breaking the bold silhouette.
Best suited to large-scale typography where weight and condensed width help maximize impact in limited space—headlines, posters, and bold branding. It can also work for packaging and label design where a friendly-but-strong voice is needed, though its tight counters make it less ideal for long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone is loud and confident, balancing a friendly softness (from the rounded corners) with a strong, poster-ready presence. It suggests a retro display sensibility—warm and approachable, but still forceful and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines rounded, superelliptical geometry with a compact footprint for efficient, attention-forward setting. Its softened corners and subtle join detailing aim to keep the heavy weight feeling approachable rather than harsh.
The glyph set shows consistent rounding and a disciplined, compact rhythm, with pronounced mass in letters like O, Q, and S and sturdy verticals in I, H, and N. The lowercase is stout and readable at display sizes, with dense counters that emphasize the font’s punchy, ink-trap-like detailing in some joins.