Sans Superellipse Ibliy 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gusto Black' by BA Graphics, 'Dean Gothic' by Blaze Type, 'Molde' by Letritas, and 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, chunky, playful, friendly, retro, punchy, impact, approachability, display, retro flavor, rounded corners, soft edges, bulky, compact, heavy terminals.
A heavy, compact display sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are thick and even, with blunt terminals and minimal modulation, giving letters a carved, blocky silhouette. Counters are relatively small and often squarish, while joins and corners are consistently rounded to keep the dense shapes from feeling sharp. The lowercase is sturdy and upright with short extenders and a single-storey a; overall spacing reads tight and poster-like, emphasizing mass and impact over delicacy.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, and large-scale signage where its dense weight and rounded geometry read clearly. It also fits branding and packaging that benefits from a friendly, bold voice and a strong, uniform typographic color.
The font projects a bold, approachable energy that feels playful and slightly retro. Its soft corners and inflated forms make it friendly rather than aggressive, while the dense color and compact rhythm create an attention-grabbing, headline-forward tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility with a soft-edged, approachable personality. By combining thick, even strokes with rounded-rectangle forms, it aims for a distinctive display look that remains clear and cohesive across letters and numerals.
Round letters like O/C/G lean toward superelliptical geometry, and diagonals (V/W/X/Y) appear slightly flared and chunky, reinforcing the sturdy texture. Numerals share the same blocky, rounded logic, producing a cohesive, high-ink presence in both all-caps and mixed-case settings.