Sans Superellipse Ifby 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Genius' by Artegra, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Arlon' by Marc Lohner, 'Exo Soft' by Polimateria, 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Geon' and 'Geon Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, modern, playful, confident, display impact, approachable bold, modern branding, friendly clarity, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners, high impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact, superellipse-like counters and broadly squared outer curves. Strokes are monoline and dense, with blunt terminals and softened corners that keep the texture smooth despite the mass. The lowercase shows a tall x-height with short extenders, and the overall set reads sturdy and tightly packed. Round letters like O/Q are more squarish than circular, while joins and bowls stay full, producing a solid, poster-forward rhythm.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where strong presence and friendly rounded forms are desirable—posters, branding marks, packaging, and bold UI labels. It can work for brief subheads or callouts, but its dense weight and compact apertures make it less ideal for long-running body copy.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, pairing a friendly softness with unmistakable visual weight. It feels contemporary and energetic, leaning toward playful boldness rather than strict neutrality, and gives headlines an assertive, crowd-pleasing presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a softer, more approachable geometry than a purely industrial grotesk. Its superellipse-based construction and compact interiors suggest a focus on contemporary display typography that stays legible while feeling warm and playful.
The numerals are broad and uniform in color, matching the letters’ rounded-rectangle construction. The shapes maintain consistent curvature and interior apertures, creating an even, chunky texture in lines of text. Overall spacing appears geared toward display use, emphasizing impact and clarity at larger sizes.