Sans Superellipse Ifba 17 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Croma Sans' by Hoftype, 'Famiar' by Mans Greback, 'Byker' by The Northern Block, and 'Nogal' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, punchy, modern, sporty, display impact, brand voice, geometric clarity, friendly tone, rounded, soft corners, chunky, geometric, compact counters.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense color and strong blocky silhouettes. Rounds (C, G, O, Q, e, o) read as squarish superellipses, while joins and terminals are clean and blunt rather than tapered. Counters are relatively compact and apertures are somewhat tight, giving the face a sturdy, packed-in look that holds its shape at large sizes.
Best suited to large-scale typography where its weight and rounded geometry can read clearly: headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold branding systems. It can also work for short UI labels or signage where a friendly but emphatic voice is needed, though the tight counters suggest avoiding very small text settings.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a contemporary, energetic feel. The rounded geometry keeps it friendly, while the mass and squared curves add a confident, punchy presence suited to attention-grabbing display use.
The design appears intended as a bold, geometric display sans built around superelliptical curves and squared rounds, prioritizing impact and a recognizable silhouette. Its simplified shapes and consistent stroke treatment aim for strong visual consistency across letters and numbers while maintaining an approachable, contemporary character.
The lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably a and g) and simplified construction that reinforces the geometric theme. Numerals are similarly robust and broad, maintaining the same rounded-rectilinear rhythm as the letters, which helps create a cohesive, logo-like texture in words and headlines.