Sans Superellipse Ibmas 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, industrial, athletic, confident, retro, impact, compactness, stability, modernization, blocky, compact, sturdy, rounded corners, softened terminals.
A heavy, compact sans with squared-off proportions softened by rounded corners. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, creating dense counters and a strong vertical rhythm. Many curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls, while diagonals and joins are cut cleanly, giving a crisp, engineered feel. The lowercase is robust and simplified, with short extenders and tight apertures that prioritize mass and silhouette over delicacy.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing branding where bold silhouettes need to hold up at distance. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage systems that benefit from sturdy, compact letterforms and clear, blocky shapes.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a sporty, workmanlike energy. Its chunky forms and rounded-rectangle geometry read as modern-industrial with a slight retro poster sensibility, projecting strength and directness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a compact footprint, combining utilitarian sans construction with softened, rounded-rectangle curves for a distinctive, contemporary display voice.
At larger sizes the rounded-rectangular bowls and squared terminals become a defining visual signature. In dense text, the tight internal spaces can make letters feel packed, which reinforces impact but favors display use over long passages.