Sans Superellipse Ifby 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Burlingame' by Monotype, 'PF Benchmark Pro' by Parachute, and 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, friendly, punchy, playful, retro, approachable, impact, approachability, retro display, brand presence, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, blocky, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superelliptical construction: bowls and curves feel like softened rectangles, and terminals end in broad, gently curved flats rather than sharp points. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, compact counters and a strong silhouette. The overall rhythm is wide and steady, with squared-off curves on letters like C, G, O, and S, and sturdy verticals that keep forms upright and stable. Numerals and capitals match the same chunky, softened geometry, emphasizing uniform color and headline legibility.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, social graphics, and brand marks where its dense weight and rounded geometry can carry the message quickly. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when used at sufficiently large sizes and with comfortable spacing.
The tone is confident and approachable, combining a friendly softness with billboard-level impact. Its rounded-rectangle geometry gives a subtly retro, pop-oriented flavor while still reading clean and contemporary. The overall effect is energetic and upbeat rather than formal or technical.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a friendly, softened voice—using superelliptical, rounded-rectangle forms to stay bold and contemporary while nodding to retro display typography. It prioritizes strong word shapes and consistent typographic color for attention-grabbing display use.
Tight internal spaces and heavy joins make it most effective when given ample size and breathing room; at smaller sizes the compact counters can visually fill in. The letterforms lean toward simple, constructed shapes, favoring bold presence over delicate detail.