Sans Superellipse Ibbes 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Max' by FontFont, 'Glober' by Fontfabric, 'FS Joey Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Clio' and 'Clio Condensed' by LeType, and 'Pancetta Pro' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, modern, sporty, punchy, impact, approachability, geometric clarity, brand voice, display emphasis, rounded, soft corners, blocky, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded-rectangle sans with broad, sturdy strokes and softened corners throughout. Curves tend toward squarish bowls and superellipse-like counters, giving letters a compact, engineered feel rather than a purely circular one. Terminals are blunt and clean, with minimal modulation, producing dense, dark word shapes and clear vertical rhythm. The lowercase is built from simple, robust forms with short extenders and wide joins, while caps maintain a tall, blocky presence; overall spacing reads tight and cohesive at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where strong impact and quick recognition are needed. The dense weight and rounded geometry also work well for packaging, labels, and short UI or signage text where a friendly but authoritative presence is desirable.
The tone is bold and approachable, combining a contemporary, utilitarian structure with friendly roundedness. It feels assertive without becoming aggressive, lending a sporty, headline-driven energy that stays clean and legible.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through simplified geometry, thick strokes, and rounded-rectangle construction, creating a contemporary display sans that remains approachable. It prioritizes bold silhouettes and consistent, modular letterforms for branding and attention-grabbing typography.
Distinctive squared bowls and counters make the texture feel compact and consistent across both uppercase and lowercase. The numerals match the same rounded-block construction, supporting a unified voice for editorial callouts or branded UI elements.