Sans Superellipse Ibkev 16 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, punchy, modern, playful, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, brand voice, rounded, blocky, soft, compact, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and broadly squared, softened corners. Curves read as superelliptical—more like rounded rectangles than circles—producing sturdy counters and thick joins. Terminals are blunt and clean, and many letters show subtle wedge-like cutoffs that add a crisp, poster-ready rhythm without introducing true contrast. The overall texture is dense and even, with tight internal spaces that stay legible at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and bold branding where a compact, rounded geometry can carry impact quickly. It works well for packaging, signage, social graphics, and sports/entertainment-style titling, especially where short-to-medium text needs a strong, friendly presence.
The tone is bold and upbeat, combining a friendly softness with an assertive, headline voice. Its rounded geometry feels contemporary and approachable, while the compact weight and firm edges give it a commanding, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged geometric construction: a display-oriented sans that reads loud and clear while avoiding sharp, aggressive corners. Its superelliptical curves and blunt terminals suggest a goal of modern approachability paired with solid, attention-grabbing weight.
Distinctive shapes include a single-storey “a” and “g,” a squared, sturdy “G,” and numerals that favor wide, stable silhouettes (notably the rounded “8” and compact “9”). The design maintains consistent corner rounding across straight and curved strokes, which helps it hold together as a cohesive system in all-caps and mixed-case settings.