Sans Superellipse Ibmiw 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'First Prize' by Letterhead Studio-VG, 'Amboy' by Parkinson, and 'Acorna' and 'Caviara' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, sports branding, packaging, industrial, techno, sporty, retro, assertive, impact, branding, modernize, systematic, geometric, rounded, squarish, blocky, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse forms, with blunt terminals and consistently softened corners. Curves are squared-off rather than circular, producing boxy bowls and counters in letters like O, D, and P. Openings and joins are tight and sturdy, with short, straight crossbars and minimal stroke modulation. The lowercase maintains a tall x-height and compact apertures, while the numerals and capitals keep a strong, poster-like presence with crisp edges and even internal spacing.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where compact, high-impact letterforms are an advantage. It also fits sports identities, event graphics, and tech-oriented titles that benefit from a muscular geometric voice. In longer passages it will be most effective at larger sizes where its tight apertures and dense forms can breathe.
The overall tone is bold and engineered, suggesting modern machinery, athletics, and tech branding. Its rounded-square geometry feels both friendly and tough, evoking retro digital or arcade-era aesthetics without becoming novelty. The density and firm rhythm read as confident, impactful, and attention-grabbing.
The design intent reads as a display sans that prioritizes punch, consistency, and a distinctive rounded-square geometry. It appears aimed at creating a strong silhouette and a contemporary-industrial character while staying clean and highly legible at headline scales.
Spacing appears built for display: large black shapes, relatively small counters, and a steady vertical rhythm create high visual mass. The angular, squared curves and uniform corner rounding give the set a cohesive, modular feel across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.