Sans Superellipse Ibmas 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'LMT Capenga' by Lamatype, 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, playful, chunky, confident, retro, impact, approachability, legibility, modern branding, display emphasis, soft corners, compact, stout, rounded, blocky.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly eased corners throughout. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal contrast, producing dense, sturdy letterforms and a strong typographic color. Counters tend to be tight and rounded, and several glyphs show slightly narrowed apertures, reinforcing a solid, poster-ready presence. The overall rhythm is energetic and a bit condensed in feel, with sturdy verticals and simplified joins that keep shapes clean at large sizes.
Best suited to display settings where impact and readability at larger sizes matter—headlines, posters, bold branding, packaging, and short punchy messaging. It can also work for logos and labels where a friendly, sturdy voice is desired.
The tone is bold and approachable, combining a friendly softness with an assertive, attention-grabbing weight. Its rounded, blocky geometry reads as contemporary yet slightly retro, giving headlines a fun, upbeat voice without feeling ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with soft, rounded geometry—prioritizing a cohesive, high-ink silhouette and straightforward shapes that stay clear and recognizable in bold applications.
Round letters (like O/C/G and the bowls of B/P/R) lean toward superelliptical silhouettes rather than perfect circles, which helps maintain a consistent, engineered look. Numerals are similarly robust and compact, matching the heavy mass and tight internal space of the letters.