Sans Superellipse Ibkam 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'TheSans' by LucasFonts, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Jasan' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Rehn Condensed' by moretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, kids branding, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, cartoon, attention grabbing, friendly tone, retro display, brand voice, soft impact, rounded, soft, bulky, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, cushiony strokes and soft corners throughout. Curves are built from squarish, superellipse-like shapes, giving bowls and counters a blobby, rounded-rectangle feel rather than perfect circles. Terminals are blunt and smooth, joins are sturdy, and the overall color is dense and even, with relatively small counters in letters like a, e, and s. Proportions are slightly irregular and lively, with subtle shape quirks across forms (notably in diagonals and angled joins), contributing to a hand-cut, display-forward rhythm.
Best suited to large-scale display uses such as headlines, posters, and short punchy messaging where its dense weight and rounded forms can carry personality. It also fits playful branding—packaging, labels, and logo wordmarks—especially where a friendly, retro-leaning tone is desired.
The font reads as upbeat and approachable, with a humorous, cartoon-like warmth. Its chunky silhouettes and rounded geometry suggest a retro sign-painting or playful packaging sensibility, designed to feel bold, friendly, and attention-grabbing rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a soft, inviting character, using superellipse-like construction to keep shapes bold while avoiding sharpness. Its slight irregularities and compact counters emphasize a lively, informal voice optimized for display impact.
In text settings the weight produces strong impact but tight internal spaces can fill in visually at smaller sizes, so it benefits from generous sizing and breathing room. The numerals and capitals match the same inflated, rounded-rectangle construction, maintaining a consistent, poster-like presence across the set.