Sans Superellipse Ibbow 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Champion Gothic' by Hoefler & Co., 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, retro, playful, punchy, impact, approachability, geometric clarity, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, compact, blocky, geometric.
A heavy, blocky sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are monoline and dense, with tight counters and compact internal apertures that create a strong, poster-like silhouette. Curves read as superelliptical rather than circular, and joins/terminals feel blunted and sturdy, giving the letters a molded, almost rubber-stamp solidity. Proportions lean slightly condensed in many forms, with broad shoulders and short, thick terminals that keep the overall texture dark and even.
Best suited to large sizes where its dense weight and rounded-rectangular details read clearly: headlines, display typography, brand marks, packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when strong emphasis is needed, but the tight counters suggest avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone is confident and upbeat, balancing industrial heft with approachable softness. Its rounded geometry and compact counters evoke a sporty, mid-century display energy that feels lively and extroverted rather than severe.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans that combines geometric, superellipse-based forms with softened terminals for approachability. It prioritizes silhouette strength, even color, and a compact rhythm to deliver attention-grabbing type in branding and promotional contexts.
Uppercase forms appear especially wide and stable, while lowercase maintains a utilitarian, single-storey feel in key shapes (notably the compact, rounded bowls and sturdy stems). Numerals match the same chunky, squared-round logic, keeping a consistent rhythm across mixed text and headlines.