Sans Superellipse Ibrih 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Plasma' by Corradine Fonts, 'RBNo3.1' by René Bieder, 'Gunar' by The Northern Block, and 'Obvia Wide' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, assertive, sporty, industrial, techy, retro, impact, clarity, modernity, sturdiness, signage, blocky, rounded, compact, geometric, squareish.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction throughout. Strokes are uniform and dense, with large counters that stay squarish and softly radiused rather than circular. Terminals are blunt and clean, corners are consistently rounded, and curves transition into straights with a controlled, engineered feel. The lowercase is compact with a tall x-height and minimal modulation; many forms lean on straight-sided bowls and squared apertures, keeping the texture solid and even at display sizes.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, and bold brand marks where its dense strokes and rounded-rect geometry can read clearly. It also fits sports and fitness identities, product packaging, UI/wayfinding labels, and tech-forward graphics that benefit from an assertive, blocky sans.
The overall tone is bold and functional, projecting strength and a no-nonsense clarity. Its rounded corners soften the impact just enough to feel contemporary and approachable, while the blocky geometry adds a sporty, industrial edge. The result reads as confident and modern with a slight retro-tech flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility through simplified, geometric forms and consistent rounded-corner construction. By pairing blunt terminals with softened corners, it aims to balance toughness with approachability, creating a display-friendly sans that feels engineered and contemporary.
Round letters like O/Q and bowls in B/P/R emphasize squared inner counters, reinforcing the superelliptical theme. Diagonals (e.g., K, V, W, X) are broad and stable, and joins stay crisp, giving the face a sturdy, sign-like presence. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangular logic, maintaining consistent weight and footprint with the caps.