Sans Superellipse Hibam 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' and 'Formata W1G' by Berthold, 'FF Meta Headline' by FontFont, 'FS Albert Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, playful, punchy, friendly, retro, impact, approachability, display clarity, characterful geometry, rounded, bulky, soft corners, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, compact letterforms and softened corners that read as squarish superellipse shapes. Curves are full and closed, counters are relatively tight, and terminals tend to finish with blunt, slightly angled cuts rather than sharp points. The overall rhythm is chunky and energetic, with noticeable ink-trap-like nicks and angled joins appearing in places (especially in curves and diagonals), helping keep dense shapes from clogging at display sizes. Numerals follow the same stout construction, with simple silhouettes and consistent mass.
Works well for headlines, posters, and bold branding where impact and friendliness are key. It’s a strong choice for packaging, signage, and logo wordmarks that benefit from rounded, chunky forms and high visual presence, especially in short phrases or large-scale typography.
The font conveys a bold, upbeat tone—confident and attention-grabbing without feeling aggressive. Its rounded geometry and slightly quirky cuts add a casual, approachable personality with a hint of vintage poster and packaging flavor.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a soft, approachable silhouette, combining rounded superellipse geometry with small angular cuts for distinctiveness and clarity. The emphasis appears to be on bold display communication—clear shapes, strong texture, and a playful, contemporary-retro voice.
In text settings, the weight and tight counters create strong color and a compact texture, favoring short lines and larger sizes. The angled cuts and occasional notches add character and improve differentiation between similar shapes, but the overall density suggests it is best treated as a display face rather than for long reading.