Sans Superellipse Ibkev 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Meta Headline' by FontFont; 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Corpid', 'Taz', and 'TheSans' by LucasFonts; 'Breno Narrow' by Monotype; and 'Dalle' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, bold, friendly, chunky, playful, retro, impact, approachability, display clarity, brand voice, rounded, soft corners, geometric, compact, heavy.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superelliptical construction: bowls and counters read as squarish rounds, and corners are consistently softened rather than sharply cut. Strokes maintain a largely uniform thickness, producing dense color and strong silhouette clarity. Proportions are compact with sturdy stems and broad, blocky curves; apertures tend toward the closed side, and counters remain simple and geometric. Numerals and capitals follow the same squared-round logic, creating a cohesive, sign-like rhythm across lines of text.
Best suited for short, impactful typography such as headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks where its dense shapes and rounded geometry can be appreciated. It can also work for signage and social graphics, especially when strong presence and a friendly voice are desired.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a confident, poster-forward presence. Its rounded-rectangle geometry adds a mildly retro, packaged-goods feel—friendly rather than technical—while still reading as assertive and attention-grabbing.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a soft-edged, geometric personality. Its simplified forms and superelliptical curves suggest an intention to balance boldness with approachability, targeting contemporary display use with a subtle retro nod.
The design leans on large masses and simplified internal spaces, which helps the letters hold together at display sizes and in high-contrast applications. The squarish curves give it a distinctive texture compared with purely circular geometric sans faces.