Sans Superellipse Iblen 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype; 'Cantiga' by Isaco Type; 'Aeonis', 'Neue Frutiger', 'Neue Frutiger Cyrillic', and 'Neue Frutiger Paneuropean' by Linotype; and 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, retro, playful, punchy, impact, approachability, display clarity, geometric warmth, rounded, compact, blunt, soft-cornered, high-impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with superellipse-derived curves and broad, blunt terminals. Counters are tight and apertures are relatively closed, giving the face a compact, solid color on the page. Curves transition smoothly into straights, and corners are consistently softened rather than sharply squared. The lowercase shows sturdy stems with short extenders, a single-storey “a,” and generally simplified, geometric construction that stays visually even at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a bold, rounded voice is desired. It performs well for short statements, labels, and display typography that needs immediate impact, and can also work for logo wordmarks that benefit from compact, geometric forms.
The overall tone is confident and approachable, with a slightly retro, sign-painter practicality. Its chunky silhouettes and softened corners feel friendly rather than aggressive, while the dense stroke mass reads as emphatic and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a soft, geometric feel—combining large, simple shapes with rounded-rectangle curves to remain friendly while still reading as strong and assertive.
Numerals and capitals are built to look stable and poster-ready, with wide bowls and minimal detailing. In text settings the weight creates strong rhythm and can reduce interior whitespace, making spacing and line length more critical for readability.