Sans Superellipse Ifny 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Orgon Plan' by Hoftype, and 'Acto' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, chunky, confident, playful, retro, impact, approachability, headline display, brand presence, sportsy tone, rounded, blunt, compact, blocky, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical geometry and broadly squared curves. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, and terminals tend to be blunt or softly rounded, giving forms a compact, solid footprint. Counters are relatively tight (notably in O, B, 8) and the joins are sturdy, producing a dense, poster-like color. The lowercase shows single-storey shapes (a, g) and sturdy verticals, while diagonals (K, V, W, X) keep wide, wedge-like strokes that reinforce the overall weight and stability.
Best suited to large sizes where its dense weight and rounded-square forms can deliver maximum impact: headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks. It also works well for short UI labels or signage when you want a friendly but forceful tone, though long paragraphs may feel heavy due to tight counters and strong visual mass.
The font reads bold and approachable, mixing a friendly softness with a strong, assertive presence. Its rounded-rectangle construction lends a slightly retro, sporty tone—more playful than formal—while still feeling dependable and impactful in headlines.
The design appears intended to provide a high-impact display voice built from rounded-rectilinear shapes, prioritizing presence and approachability over delicacy. Its consistent stroke weight and compact, superelliptical forms suggest a goal of creating a robust, modern-retro headline sans with strong silhouette recognition.
Spacing appears intentionally generous for such heavy shapes, helping letters remain distinct in all-caps settings. Numerals are similarly chunky and uniform, matching the alphabet’s compact counters and squared-round curves for consistent texture in large, attention-getting text.