Sans Superellipse Ibbow 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Halagar' by Letteralle, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'Palo' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, bold, friendly, retro, playful, poster-like, impact, approachability, brand voice, display clarity, geometric consistency, chunky, rounded, soft corners, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes are broadly even, with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to end in flat cuts that keep the silhouettes blocky and stable. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, while joins and curves are generously rounded, giving letters like O/C/S a superelliptical feel. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and short extenders, supporting dense, impactful lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact copy where dense weight and rounded geometry can do the work—posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also support subheads or callouts where a sturdy, friendly emphasis is needed.
The overall tone is confident and upbeat, balancing toughness from the massy strokes with approachability from the rounded geometry. It reads as energetic and slightly retro, with a straightforward, no-nonsense voice that still feels friendly.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual presence with simple, geometric forms that stay readable at display sizes. The rounded-rectangle skeleton suggests an intention to feel contemporary and approachable while remaining emphatic and compact.
In the sample text, the color is strong and consistent, producing a dark typographic texture and clearly separated word shapes even at tight line spacing. The numeral set matches the same chunky, rounded-rect aesthetic for a cohesive display palette.