Sans Superellipse Ifbi 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura' by DSType, 'Aalto Sans' by Los Andes, 'Agent Sans' by Positype, and 'Byker' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, playful, bold, approachable, high impact, approachability, geometric clarity, softening edges, rounded, soft corners, blocky, compact, clean.
This typeface is a heavy, rounded sans with a distinctly superelliptical construction: bowls and counters feel like softened rectangles rather than perfect circles. Strokes are thick and even, terminals are blunt, and corners are generously rounded, producing a compact, sturdy silhouette. Curves transition quickly into straighter segments, and many letters show subtly squared curves (notably in C, G, O, and S), reinforcing a geometric, built-from-blocks rhythm. The lowercase is similarly chunky with simple, utilitarian forms and minimal stroke modulation, keeping spacing and color dense and consistent in text.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and short, high-impact messaging. It can also work for signage or UI callouts where a friendly, chunky voice is desired, particularly at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like softness that reads as modern and friendly rather than austere. Its mass and rounded geometry give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice suited to bold statements, while the softened corners keep it from feeling aggressive.
The design appears intended to combine geometric clarity with a softer, more personable feel by using rounded-rectangle forms and uniform stroke weight. It prioritizes bold presence and easy recognition over delicate detail, aiming for a contemporary, approachable display sans.
In sample text the heavy weight creates strong page color and clear word shapes, but the compact counters and thick joins make it most comfortable at larger sizes where the rounded-square details can be appreciated. Numerals match the same blocky, softened geometry, and punctuation appears sturdy and simple, aligning with the font’s straightforward, high-impact style.