Sans Superellipse Ibbul 17 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bio Sans', 'Bio Sans Soft', and 'Compasse' by Dharma Type; 'Core Sans R' by S-Core; 'Nudista' by Suitcase Type Foundry; and 'Pctl9600' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, confident, friendly, punchy, modern, utilitarian, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, rounded, compact, blocky, geometric, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with a compact stance and broadly uniform stroke weight. Curves tend to resolve into squarish, superellipse-like bowls, giving round letters (O, C, G, Q) a rounded-rectangle feel rather than a perfect circle. Terminals are blunt and clean, counters are relatively tight, and the overall texture is dense and even. The lowercase has simple, sturdy forms with a single-storey a and g, a short-shouldered r, and a firm, rectangular i/j tittle; figures are similarly wide-shouldered and emphatic, with an open-top 4 and a straightforward 1 with a foot.
Best suited to display applications where strong typographic impact is needed, such as headlines, posters, identity work, packaging, and short, bold statements. Its dense color and simplified forms also make it effective for signage and UI moments that require high visibility at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is bold and direct but softened by rounded corners, balancing toughness with approachability. It reads as contemporary and practical, with an energetic, attention-grabbing presence suited to high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, contemporary voice, using rounded-rectangular geometry and restrained detailing to stay clean and legible while feeling distinctive.
At large sizes the rounded-square geometry becomes a key signature, especially in the bowls and numerals, while the tight spacing and compact counters create a strong, poster-like mass on the page. Diagonals (K, V, W, X, Y) are crisp and help maintain clarity despite the weight.