Sans Superellipse Ibnoz 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Growers' by Ilham Herry, 'Allotrope' by Kostic, 'Taz' by LucasFonts, and 'RBNo2.1' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, industrial, assertive, sporty, poster-ready, utility, impact, space-saving, ruggedness, clarity, uniformity, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact counters.
A heavy, condensed sans with a squared, superelliptical skeleton and distinctly rounded corners. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals are mostly blunt, producing a compact, blocky texture. Curves are restrained and often resolve into rounded-rectangle forms (notably in C, G, O, and e), while joins stay tight and angular in letters like M, N, and K. The lowercase is sturdy with a tall x-height and small apertures, giving dense word shapes and strong vertical rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and high-impact branding where a dense, compact silhouette helps messages land quickly. It also fits packaging and labels that need a tough, space-efficient wordmark, and sports or event graphics that benefit from an assertive, block-forward presence.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an industrial, athletic voice that reads as confident and slightly retro. Its compact counters and squared curves add a utilitarian feel, while the rounded corners keep it from becoming harsh, making it feel energetic rather than aggressive.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using squared superelliptical forms and rounded corners to create a consistent, rugged texture. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and uniform stroke weight for clear, punchy display typography.
Spacing appears tight and the condensed proportions amplify stroke mass, so the design holds together best when given room at display sizes. Distinctive, simplified constructions (such as the boxy bowls and the narrow, upright figures) emphasize impact and uniformity over delicate detail.