Sans Superellipse Ibbab 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Ciutadella Display' by Emtype Foundry, 'American Auto' by Miller Type Foundry, and 'Anteb' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, confident, friendly, sporty, punchy, retro, impact, approachability, bold branding, graphic emphasis, modern utility, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, sturdy strokes and softened corners throughout. Curves are drawn with superellipse-like rounding rather than perfect circles, giving bowls and counters a squarish, engineered feel. The lowercase is compact with a fairly even rhythm, while forms like a, e, and g keep apertures relatively tight and the terminals end bluntly. Uppercase shapes are wide and stable with minimal modulation; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) feel thick and solid, and the numerals read as chunky, poster-ready forms with simple construction.
Best used where strong impact is needed: headlines, posters, short slogans, packaging callouts, and bold brand marks. It also works for signage or UI moments that need a friendly, emphatic voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes where its compact counters remain open enough.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a utilitarian, almost industrial sturdiness with friendly rounded edges. It evokes energetic display typography—assertive and playful rather than delicate—well suited to contemporary branding with a hint of retro athletic signage.
The design appears intended as a high-impact rounded sans that stays disciplined and geometric while avoiding sharpness. By pairing hefty strokes with consistent soft corners, it aims to deliver confident display typography that feels approachable and modern.
Counters tend to be small relative to the heavy stroke weight, which increases presence at large sizes and can reduce clarity in dense settings. The design maintains consistent rounding across letters and numbers, creating a cohesive, highly graphic texture in paragraphs and headlines.