Sans Superellipse Iblub 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Marselis' by FontFont, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Graviola' by Harbor Type, 'Bega' by Indian Type Foundry, 'Diple' by Monotype, and 'NuOrder' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, branding, playful, retro, friendly, chunky, bold, impact, approachability, retro flavor, logo shapes, display clarity, rounded, blocky, soft, compact, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with a distinctly soft-rectangular (superelliptic) construction. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, high-impact letterforms. Counters are small and often squared-off or rounded-rectangular, and many joins resolve into smooth, inflated corners rather than sharp terminals. Curves feel compressed and sturdy (notably in C/G/O/S), while straight-sided forms (E/F/H/I/L/T) read as solid blocks with rounded edges. The lowercase is simple and robust, with single-storey a and g and short, sturdy ascenders; figures are similarly compact and weighty, optimized for headline presence.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold branding systems where its compact, rounded forms can read as a single strong shape. It can work well on packaging and promotional graphics that benefit from a friendly, high-impact tone, especially when set with a bit of extra letterspacing for clarity.
The overall tone is warm, approachable, and slightly retro, with a toy-like, poster-friendly heft. Its rounded geometry and compact counters give it an energetic, punchy voice that feels confident without turning aggressive. The rhythm is bouncy and informal, lending a friendly character to loud messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through thick, rounded-rectangle geometry and simplified, sturdy counters. It prioritizes bold silhouette recognition and a cheerful, approachable presence over delicate detail, making it well aligned with expressive display typography.
Spacing appears relatively tight at display sizes, and the dense interior spaces mean the face benefits from generous sizing and/or slightly increased tracking in longer lines. The strong geometric consistency across curves and straight segments gives it a cohesive, logo-ready silhouette.