Sans Superellipse Ibmaz 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Helsinki' by Ludwig Type, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, confident, impactful, sporty, friendly, industrial, attention grabbing, logo ready, modern utility, compact impact, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, punchy.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broadly squared curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and a strong black footprint. Uppercase forms are wide and sturdy with flat terminals, while lowercase shows a tall x-height and short extenders for a tight, billboard-like rhythm. Curves in letters like C, G, O, and S lean toward superelliptical geometry, and joins stay clean and blunt rather than calligraphic.
This font is best suited to headlines, promotional copy, and branding that needs immediate impact. It works well for sports and athletic identities, packaging, and bold editorial titling where compact word shapes and strong silhouettes matter more than delicate detail. For longer text, it’s likely most effective in short bursts or larger sizes where counters stay open enough for comfortable reading.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a sporty, poster-forward energy. Rounded corners soften the mass, keeping it approachable rather than aggressive, while the condensed interior spaces add urgency and emphasis. It reads as modern and utilitarian, designed to project strength and clarity.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a clean, geometric voice. By combining very heavy strokes with rounded-rectangular curves and a tall lowercase structure, it aims for contemporary, logo-friendly word shapes that stay legible and consistent across bold display applications.
The numerals match the letterforms’ chunky, squared-round logic, with large bowls and simple, stable silhouettes. Punctuation and spacing in the sample text suggest a display-first intent: big word shapes, strong rhythm, and high visual presence at headline sizes.