Sans Superellipse Ibbuf 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ciutadella Display' by Emtype Foundry, 'Panton' by Fontfabric, 'Prachason Neue' by Jipatype, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, friendly, playful, punchy, retro, impact, approachability, display clarity, retro flavor, soft-cornered, chunky, rounded, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle geometry and softly radiused corners throughout. Strokes are uniform and dense, with large counters that keep the shapes readable despite the weight. Curves are more superelliptical than circular, giving bowls and shoulders a squarish, engineered feel, while terminals stay blunt and clean. Overall spacing and widths feel slightly varied across letters, producing a lively rhythm without losing a solid, blocky silhouette.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and short callouts where strong silhouettes and a friendly tone are needed. It can work well in signage and social graphics, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the rounded-rectangle construction reads clearly.
The font projects an approachable, upbeat voice with a bold, poster-like presence. Its softened corners and chunky forms add warmth and humor, while the squared curves evoke a subtle retro and industrial sensibility.
The design appears intended to combine maximum impact with a soft, approachable character, using squared-off curves and consistent stroke weight to create a sturdy, contemporary display sans with a retro-leaning personality.
Lowercase forms lean toward single-storey constructions (notably a and g), reinforcing an informal tone. Numerals are equally stout and rounded, designed to hold their shape at larger sizes where the superelliptical contour becomes a defining feature.