Sans Superellipse Ikbon 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, sports branding, signage, retro, industrial, bold, playful, poster-ready, high impact, modular geometry, brand presence, retro utility, display emphasis, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, soft corners.
A heavy, blocky sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse forms, with broad strokes and softened corners throughout. Curves are compact and squarish (notably in C, G, O, and S), while straight-sided letters keep a firm, engineered geometry. Counters tend to be tight and rectilinear, producing strong dark mass and a compressed, punchy rhythm. The lowercase follows the same modular logic, with stout stems, short apertures, and simplified joins that keep shapes consistent across the set.
This font performs best in large sizes where its dense color and rounded-rect geometry can read clearly—posters, bold headlines, packaging labels, team or event branding, and high-contrast signage. It is especially effective for short phrases, logos, and typographic blocks where a compact, forceful silhouette is desirable.
The overall tone is assertive and attention-grabbing, combining a utilitarian, industrial feel with a slightly playful, retro softness from the rounded corners. It reads as confident and sturdy rather than refined, with a display-forward presence that favors impact over delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a consistent, modular construction: a bold sans that blends industrial sturdiness with rounded, friendly edges. Its simplified shapes and tight counters suggest a focus on strong silhouettes, quick recognition, and a distinctive display texture.
The most distinctive character comes from the squircle-like rounding and the disciplined, almost stencil-like internal cut-ins seen on several glyphs, which add texture without introducing true serifs. Numerals share the same chunky construction and closed forms, making them visually cohesive in headlines and badges.