Sans Superellipse Ibmas 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Chandler Mountain' by Mega Type, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Palo' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, playful, punchy, retro, impact, approachability, display clarity, bold branding, blocky, rounded, compact, geometric, sturdy.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and soft corners throughout. Strokes are broadly uniform with blunt terminals, producing dense counters and a strong, even color on the page. Curves read as superelliptical rather than circular, and joins stay smooth and simplified, giving letters a blocky, molded feel. Spacing appears tight and the overall rhythm is chunky and stable, with numerals matching the same squarish, rounded logic.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact copy where its dense, rounded forms can read clearly and feel intentional. It works well for branding systems, packaging, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, friendly voice, and it can add character to editorial display settings when used with ample size and spacing.
The tone is assertive and friendly at the same time—bold enough to feel commanding, but rounded enough to stay approachable. Its chunky geometry gives a slightly retro, poster-like energy that reads as fun and high-impact rather than technical or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a softened, geometric silhouette—combining a compact, poster-ready footprint with rounded corners to keep the tone approachable. The consistent, simplified shapes suggest a focus on strong legibility at display sizes and a distinctive, memorable texture.
The heavier weight creates small interior apertures in letters like a/e/s, which increases impact at large sizes but can make text feel dense in long runs. The uppercase has a strong, uniform presence, while the lowercase maintains the same blocky softness, keeping the overall texture consistent.