Sans Superellipse Ibmeh 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Impact' and 'Impact 2010' by Microsoft Corporation, 'Impact' by Monotype, and 'Nimbus Sans L' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, sporty, compact, punchy, impact, space-saving, modernity, sturdiness, display clarity, blocky, condensed, squared, rounded, monolinear.
This typeface is built from compact, rounded-rectangular forms with a strong vertical emphasis and minimal stroke modulation. Counters are small and tightly controlled, and curves resolve into squared-off, superelliptical bowls rather than fully circular shapes. Terminals are blunt and consistent, producing a dense texture and a steady rhythm in all-caps and mixed-case settings. The lowercase mirrors the uppercase’s sturdy structure with a tall x-height and simplified joins, keeping word shapes chunky and highly uniform.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and team graphics, bold packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. The dense shapes and narrow footprint make it useful when space is limited but strong presence is needed. For extended reading at smaller sizes, the tight counters suggest using generous size and spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a contemporary, engineered feel. Its condensed, blocky silhouettes convey urgency and impact, reading as confident and no-nonsense. The rounded-square geometry softens the heaviness slightly, keeping it modern rather than harsh.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact in a compact width, using rounded-rectangular construction to create a modern, industrial voice. Its simplified geometry and consistent stroke behavior suggest an intention to stay sturdy and legible under bold display conditions while maintaining a distinctive, squared-round personality.
The design’s tight counters and compressed internal spaces create strong color on the page, especially in longer lines of text. Numerals and capitals feel optimized for emphatic display, with clear, poster-like presence and consistent weight distribution.