Sans Superellipse Ibkeb 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Tabloid Edition JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, authoritative, retro, sporty, utilitarian, high impact, space saving, logo friendly, blocky, condensed, rounded, compact, sturdy.
This typeface is a heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle geometry and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, creating dense counters and a strong, poster-like color on the page. Terminals are mostly blunt and straight-cut, while round letters (such as O/C/G) read as superelliptical rather than perfectly circular. Proportions are tight and vertically emphatic, with short extenders and compact apertures that keep forms sturdy and space-efficient.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where dense weight and condensed width maximize impact, such as posters, sports or event graphics, packaging, and storefront or wayfinding signage. It also works well for bold brand wordmarks and short calls-to-action where a compact, sturdy voice is desired.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a confident, industrial feel. Its compact, punchy silhouettes evoke athletic signage, workwear branding, and mid-century display typography where impact and clarity matter more than delicacy. The rounded corners add approachability without losing the sense of weight and authority.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle construction to keep forms cohesive and highly legible at display sizes. Its uniform stroke and blunt terminals suggest a focus on practical reproduction and strong visual rhythm across letters and numbers.
In the sample text, the heavy strokes and tight internal spaces create strong emphasis at large sizes, while small punctuation and tight joints can visually fill in under dense setting. Numerals are bold and simple, matching the letterforms’ squared-round logic for a consistent, sign-ready texture.