Sans Superellipse Ibmeh 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'Sztos' by Machalski, 'PG Gothique' by Paulo Goode, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, impactful, condensed, poster-ready, assertive, sporty, space saving, high impact, headline clarity, geometric cohesion, blocky, rounded corners, compact, tight spacing, high ink coverage.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off, rounded-corner construction that gives curves a superelliptical feel. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, producing strong, solid counters and a dense color on the page. Proportions are tightly condensed, with short extenders and a notably tall lowercase body, making the lowercase appear sturdy and prominent. Terminals are mostly blunt and flat, and curves (C, O, S, 0) read as rounded rectangles rather than pure circles, reinforcing a blocky, engineered rhythm.
Best suited to large-scale applications where maximum punch and quick recognition are needed—headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, and packaging callouts. It also works well for team or event branding, scoreboards, and promotional graphics where a compact, high-impact sans is desirable.
The overall tone is loud and confident, with a utilitarian, signage-like presence. Its rounded-rectangle geometry softens the aggression of the weight, creating a friendly-but-forceful voice often associated with sports, headlines, and bold branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis in limited horizontal space, using a rounded-rectangle skeleton to keep the forms cohesive and contemporary. Its tall lowercase and short extenders suggest a focus on strong word shapes and efficient line stacking for bold display typography.
At text sizes the heavy weight and tight internal spaces can cause counters to feel compact, while at display sizes the distinct rounded-rect curves and straight-sided bowls become a defining stylistic signature. Numerals match the alphabet’s dense, squared-round build for consistent headline sets.