Sans Superellipse Ibmas 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe, 'Sztos' by Machalski, and 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, punchy, friendly, retro, bold, playful, impact, approachability, display clarity, brand presence, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact, heavy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact proportions and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with gently squared curves that read as superellipse-like rather than perfectly circular. Counters are relatively small and tight, and joins are smooth, producing a dense, solid color on the line. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and sturdy verticals, while numerals follow the same chunky, rounded-rectangle construction for consistent texture in mixed settings.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and signage where its weight and rounded construction can deliver impact quickly. It can also work for short bursts of text—labels, calls to action, and UI chips—when spacing is tuned to avoid crowding.
The overall tone is confident and upbeat, mixing a sturdy, poster-like presence with approachable softness. Its rounded geometry and tight counters give it a friendly, slightly retro feel that stays bold and assertive rather than cute or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a friendly edge: a bold, geometric voice built from rounded-rectangle forms that stays highly legible at display sizes while creating a cohesive, high-contrast typographic color in layouts.
Because of the dense letterforms and compact internal spaces, it reads best when given ample size and breathing room; generous tracking and leading help keep long lines from feeling overly dark. The shapes maintain a consistent rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures, which supports strong typographic blocks and headlines.