Sans Superellipse Ibkub 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Faculty' by Device, 'Klint' by Linotype, 'PF Benchmark Pro' by Parachute, and 'Byker' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, bold, impact, approachability, retro feel, brand voice, headline clarity, chunky, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad proportions and a compact, blocky construction. Curves are built from smooth superellipse-like shapes with softened corners, while straight stems stay thick and steady, creating a dense, even texture. Counters are relatively small (notably in a, e, o, and 8), and joins are sturdy, giving the letters a carved, poster-ready feel. The lowercase shows a tall x-height with short ascenders and descenders, and the overall rhythm reads solid and tightly packed without becoming geometric-stiff.
Best used where maximum impact is needed: big headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and signage. It can also work for short blurbs or calls-to-action, especially when you want a dense, confident typographic block, but it is less suited to long-form text where larger counters and lighter color would improve comfort.
The font projects a friendly, assertive tone—softly rounded yet unmistakably loud. Its chunky forms and generous mass evoke a retro display sensibility that feels approachable rather than aggressive, making it well suited to energetic, attention-grabbing messaging.
This design appears intended as a modern, super-rounded display sans that prioritizes presence and warmth. By combining thick, steady strokes with rounded-rectangle geometry and a tall lowercase, it aims to deliver legibility at large sizes while maintaining a distinctive, approachable personality.
Round glyphs like O/Q/0 appear slightly squarish in their curvature, reinforcing the superellipse construction. The numerals are similarly robust, with a strong, simple silhouette and minimal interior space, helping them hold their shape at impact sizes.