Sans Superellipse Ibbap 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Equines' by Attractype, 'CamingoMono' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSans Mono' by LucasFonts, and 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, utility, playful, retro, bold, impact, clarity, sturdiness, geometric character, display presence, blocky, rounded, squarish, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, block-built sans with squarish rounds: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms and corners stay broadly radiused rather than sharp. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, high-ink shapes and strong internal counters. The design favors compact apertures and blunt terminals, and the overall rhythm is steady and grid-like, with a slightly condensed feel in some letters due to the large stroke weight and tight interior space. Figures match the same chunky, geometric logic, reading cleanly with big, simplified forms.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, product packaging, and bold branding where its compact counters and chunky shapes can read large. It also works well for signage and labels that benefit from a sturdy, uniform presence and a controlled, geometric rhythm.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, evoking labeling, signage, and functional marking. At the same time, the softened corners and inflated geometry add a friendly, slightly comic retro flavor that keeps it from feeling harsh or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and clarity with a simplified, geometric construction. By combining rounded-rectangle curves with blunt, consistent strokes, it aims for an industrial yet approachable display voice that remains highly legible at larger sizes.
Round letters like O/C and curved joins appear built from superelliptical geometry, creating a distinctive “squircle” silhouette. Several lowercase forms lean toward single-storey simplicity (notably a and g), reinforcing a straightforward, display-oriented character.