Sans Superellipse Ibdus 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' and '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, signage, sports branding, packaging, assertive, industrial, sporty, retro, utilitarian, impact, readability, branding, blocky, rounded, compact, heavyweight, geometric.
A heavyweight sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broad, blunt terminals. Curves are squarish and tightly controlled, producing compact counters and a strong, even color on the page. Strokes are predominantly monolinear with only subtle modulation, and joins are crisp without decorative flaring. Proportions feel sturdy and slightly condensed in places, with short apertures and a generally closed-in rhythm; the numerals share the same blocky, rounded logic for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display settings where dense, high-impact letterforms are an advantage. It also fits signage, packaging, and sports or team-style branding that benefits from a sturdy, compact texture and rounded-rect geometry.
The overall tone is bold, direct, and workmanlike, leaning toward signage and athletic branding rather than delicate editorial typography. Its rounded corners soften the mass, giving it a friendly, modern-industrial edge while still reading as forceful and no-nonsense.
The font appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a simplified, geometric construction that stays consistent across letters and figures. Its design prioritizes bold readability and a contemporary, industrial feel with softened corners for approachability.
The design emphasizes stability and legibility at large sizes through wide stems, squared curves, and simplified inner shapes. The ampersand and punctuation carry the same chunky, rounded geometry, helping long lines of copy maintain a consistent, poster-like presence.