Sans Superellipse Ibbuf 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Panton' by Fontfabric, 'Aago' and 'Air Superfamily' by Positype, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, punchy, friendly, modern, sporty, impact, modernization, approachability, visibility, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, clean.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broad curves that stay close to the baseline and cap line. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and corners are softened rather than sharply squared, giving counters a superelliptical feel. Apertures are relatively closed and terminals tend to end in blunt, slightly rounded cuts, producing dense, high-impact word shapes. The numerals and capitals read as robust and geometric, while the lowercase keeps sturdy bowls and short-ish extenders for a tight, controlled texture.
Best suited to display typography where boldness and quick recognition matter, such as headlines, posters, product packaging, event graphics, and signage. It also works well for logos and brand marks that want a modern, sturdy, friendly geometric voice.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic while remaining approachable due to its softened geometry. It feels contemporary and utilitarian, with a sporty, headline-forward presence that prioritizes impact over delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility and a contemporary geometric personality through softened rectangular curves and dense, confident letterforms, making it effective for attention-grabbing messaging and brand-forward applications.
The tight spacing and chunky forms create strong color on the page, which helps short phrases stand out but can feel dense in long passages. Round letters (O, C, G) and bowl-based forms (B, P, R, a, e) emphasize the font’s superellipse rhythm, while diagonals (K, V, W, X) stay broad and stable to maintain weight consistency.