Sans Superellipse Ibbul 18 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF DIN' and 'FF DIN Arabic' by FontFont; 'DIN Next', 'DIN Next Arabic', 'DIN Next Cyrillic', 'DIN Next Devanagari', and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype; and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, friendly, modern, punchy, utilitarian, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, brand voice, rounded, blocky, compact, sturdy, high-impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with superelliptical counters and softened corners that keep the large weight from feeling harsh. Strokes are broadly uniform with minimal modulation, and joins tend to be squared-off rather than calligraphic, giving the letters a sturdy, engineered presence. Proportions are compact and efficient: bowls are wide, apertures are relatively tight, and spacing reads dense but controlled, producing a strong typographic color in text. The lowercase is built from simple, geometric forms with short extenders and clear, straightforward construction.
This font performs best where strong presence and quick recognition matter: headlines, posters, branding systems, packaging, and signage. It can also work for short bursts of interface text (buttons, labels, navigation) when a bold, friendly emphasis is desired, though the dense rhythm suggests keeping longer passages to larger sizes and generous leading.
The overall tone is bold and matter-of-fact, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded geometry. It feels contemporary and practical—more about clarity and impact than elegance—making it read as confident, straightforward, and approachable.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a softened, contemporary voice—using rounded-rectangle geometry to stay approachable while maintaining a solid, compact silhouette for clear display readability.
Round letters like O/C/G show a squarish roundness rather than perfect circles, reinforcing the superellipse feel. Diagonals (A/V/W/X/Y) are clean and broad, and the numerals follow the same sturdy, compact logic, staying highly legible at display sizes.