Sans Superellipse Idbab 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, punchy, impact, approachability, display clarity, retro flavor, brand voice, soft corners, geometric, compact, rounded, heavy.
A heavy, rounded sans with compact, blocky proportions and a soft-cornered, superellipse construction. Curves are broad and smooth, with minimal modulation and a generally uniform stroke presence; corners are consistently rounded rather than sharp. Counters tend to be small and sturdy, and terminals are blunt, giving the letters a dense, poster-like color. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and simplified forms, while the numerals are similarly chunky and evenly weighted for strong visual continuity.
Best suited to display settings where weight and rounded geometry can do the work—headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and bold signage. It can also serve short bursts of UI or label text when a friendly, high-impact voice is desired, but its dense counters and strong color favor larger sizes and tighter messaging.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a friendly softness with an assertive, attention-grabbing presence. Its rounded geometry reads slightly retro and toy-like, making it feel upbeat and informal rather than technical or refined.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a warm, approachable character. By pairing superellipse-based rounds with blunt terminals and compact counters, it aims for strong readability at display sizes while projecting a playful, retro-leaning personality.
Spacing appears tuned for impact: the dense internal shapes and compact counters create a strong rhythm in text, especially at larger sizes. The silhouette-driven design keeps words legible through mass and shape, with a distinctly rounded, cushioned texture across lines.