Sans Superellipse Jirob 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Behover' by Martype co, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'ARB 66 Neon' and 'FTY Konkrete' by The Fontry, 'Aeroscope' by Umka Type, and 'Matricule 59' by designdefontes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, packaging, signage, industrial, sports, retro, headline, assertive, impact, space saving, sturdy display, branding, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact.
This typeface is built from chunky, rectilinear strokes with heavily rounded corners, giving most letters a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) feel. Counters are tight and often squared-off, with small apertures and minimal interior whitespace, producing dense word shapes. Curves (as in C, S, and 0) read as softened blocks rather than true circles, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) keep crisp, vertical sides and flat terminals. The overall rhythm is compact and even, with short extenders and simplified, geometric constructions that favor strong silhouette over fine detail.
It performs best in short, high-contrast settings such as headlines, posters, sports branding, labels, and bold packaging systems where a compact, muscular voice is needed. The dense counters and condensed proportions make it particularly effective for stacked titles and tight layouts where space is limited but presence is required.
The tone is bold and utilitarian, with an industrial, scoreboard-like presence that feels built for impact. Its softened corners keep it from feeling harsh, adding a slightly retro, poster-era friendliness while remaining forceful and direct.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through solid, simplified geometry and rounded-rectangle curves, creating a sturdy display sans with a distinctive, engineered personality. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistent block forms for attention-grabbing typography.
Uppercase forms dominate visually with a wide, poster-like stance, and the lowercase follows the same blocky logic, staying close in height and mass. Numerals match the same squared, compact construction, maintaining consistent density and a sturdy, sign-like legibility.