Sans Superellipse Ibbop 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kelson' by Armasen, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Ciutadella Display' by Emtype Foundry, 'Panton' by Fontfabric, 'Vinila' by Plau, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, punchy, modern, sporty, impact, clarity, approachability, rounded, blocky, compact, heavy, soft corners.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad, rounded-rectangle curves and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay uniform and dense, producing a compact, high-impact color on the page with minimal modulation. Uppercase forms are wide and sturdy with simple, squared terminals, while round letters (O, C, G) lean toward superelliptical shapes rather than perfect circles. The lowercase follows the same chunky geometry, with short joins and generous interior counters that keep the forms open despite the weight; numerals match the same blunt, rounded construction for consistent texture in mixed settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and punchy brand statements where its dense weight and rounded geometry can carry visual authority. It can work well for packaging, signage, and sports/tech-adjacent identity systems, especially in short lines and bold typographic layouts.
The overall tone is bold and approachable—assertive enough for headlines, but softened by rounded geometry that reads friendly rather than aggressive. Its blocky rhythm and strong silhouettes suggest contemporary, energetic branding with a straightforward, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean geometric voice, using rounded-rectangle curves to balance strength with approachability. Its consistent, uniform stroke treatment and simplified terminals prioritize bold readability and recognizability in display typography.
The weight and compact apertures create strong word shapes at display sizes, while tight internal spaces and heavy joins can reduce clarity if set too small or too tightly spaced. The design’s rounded-rectangle logic is consistent across letters and figures, giving it a cohesive, logo-like presence.