Sans Superellipse Ibmas 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book W1G' by Berthold, 'Chandler Mountain' by Mega Type, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Lektorat' by TypeTogether, 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Nabire 1943' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sturdy, friendly, punchy, retro, sporty, impact, approachability, modern geometry, display clarity, brand emphasis, blocky, rounded, compact, high-impact, soft corners.
A dense, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay essentially monolinear, producing strong, even color in text. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be narrowed, giving letters a compact, weight-forward rhythm. Curved forms (C, G, O, S) read as squarish rounds, while joints and terminals are blunt and verticals feel dominant; overall spacing is stable but naturally uneven between wide rounds and narrower straight-sided letters.
Best suited for display use where high impact is needed: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or callouts when a friendly, geometric emphasis is desired, but the tight counters and heavy texture make it less ideal for long-form reading at smaller sizes.
The tone is confident and approachable, pairing bold mass with softened geometry. It suggests an energetic, slightly retro sensibility—more playful than formal—while still feeling solid and dependable. The overall impression is loud and emphatic without becoming spiky or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual presence using compact, rounded geometry—combining billboard-level strength with softened shapes for approachability. It prioritizes uniform weight, simple construction, and a cohesive rounded-rectangle motif to stay consistent across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms are particularly assertive, with large internal shapes that stay controlled despite the weight. The lowercase maintains a simple, utilitarian structure with a single-storey feel where applicable and robust punctuation-scale dots, helping the design keep its punch in headlines and short lines. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, matching the superelliptical theme closely.