Sans Superellipse Ibliy 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Gothic' by Blaze Type, 'Malmo Sans Pro' by Martin Lexelius Core, 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype, 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block, and 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, modern, sporty, confident, impact, approachability, geometric clarity, display strength, rounded, blocky, compact, high-impact, soft corners.
This typeface is a heavy, rounded sans with a squared-off, superellipse construction that keeps bowls and counters broad while corners stay softened. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing strong, even texture and high presence at display sizes. The lowercase has a large x-height with short ascenders and descenders, giving lines a dense, compact rhythm. Apertures are generally tight and terminals are blunt, while curves (like C, G, S) show controlled, geometric rounding rather than calligraphic flare.
Best suited to headlines, logos, packaging callouts, and signage where strong, friendly impact is needed. It also works well for short subheads and emphatic UI labels, especially when the design benefits from rounded, geometric letterforms that remain highly visible at a glance.
The overall tone is bold and approachable—more friendly than aggressive—thanks to the rounded geometry and chunky proportions. It reads as contemporary and energetic, with a poster-like directness that feels at home in pop, sports, and youth-oriented contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean, geometric voice—combining softened corners with dense, heavyweight forms for contemporary display typography. Its large lowercase and simplified shapes prioritize quick recognition and a cohesive, branded look across letters and numbers.
Round letters lean toward squarish forms, and the numerals follow the same sturdy, simplified geometry for consistent color across mixed text and figures. The weight and compact spacing can make small-size settings feel crowded, but it delivers strong silhouette clarity in headlines and short bursts of copy.