Sans Superellipse Ikbab 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Danos' by Katatrad and 'Molde' by Letritas (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, punchy, stout, playful, confident, retro, impact, friendliness, retro flavor, signage clarity, blocky, rounded, compact, heavy, soft corners.
This typeface is built from chunky, rounded-rectangle forms with generous corner radii and minimal stroke modulation. Counters are compact and often squarish, giving letters like O, Q, and 8 a pill-and-slot feel rather than purely circular geometry. Terminals are blunt and squared off, with a consistent, engineered rhythm across the alphabet; diagonals (K, V, W, X) are simplified and thick, and joins tend to be tight and sturdy. Lowercase forms are similarly weighty, with short ascenders/descenders and robust bowls, producing a dense, poster-like texture in text.
It is well suited to headlines, posters, and short punchy statements where high impact and clear silhouette matter. The sturdy, rounded forms also fit branding, packaging, and storefront/signage applications that benefit from a friendly, assertive voice.
The overall tone is bold and friendly, with a toy-block solidity that reads as confident and attention-grabbing rather than refined. The rounded geometry adds approachability, while the heavy mass and tight counters lend a sporty, retro display energy reminiscent of signage and headline typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through heavy, rounded construction and simplified letterforms, creating a contemporary display sans with a retro-leaning, sign-painterly solidity. Its superelliptical curves and compact counters prioritize bold presence and consistent texture over delicate detail.
Because the interior spaces are small relative to the stroke mass, the face holds its shape best at larger sizes; in longer text the dark color and compact apertures create a strong, uniform typographic “wall.” Numerals follow the same superelliptical logic, with especially blocky 0, 6, 8, and 9 that emphasize the squared counters and softened corners.