Sans Superellipse Ibmen 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ultimatum MFV' by Comicraft and 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, sturdy, industrial, sporty, assertive, modern, impact, clarity, modernity, brand presence, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, blocky, clean.
A heavy, block-driven sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squared bowls and softened corners rather than true circles, giving counters a superellipse feel. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, terminals are blunt, and joins are crisp. Proportions are compact with short extenders and tight interior counters, producing a dense, impactful color in text. Numerals match the same squared-round geometry, with wide, stable forms and firmly closed apertures.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and display typography where its compact, chunky shapes can deliver impact. It works well for logos and branding that want a sturdy, contemporary voice, and for packaging or signage where bold recognition is more important than airy readability.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, combining a friendly softness from the rounded corners with an unmistakably forceful, utilitarian presence. It reads as contemporary and confident, with a hint of athletic or workwear styling that emphasizes strength and clarity.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum punch with a controlled, geometric silhouette, using rounded-rectangle curves to stay approachable while remaining highly assertive. Its consistent, low-modulation stroke structure suggests an emphasis on strong reproduction across a range of display contexts.
The design maintains a consistent rounded-rectilinear rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, which helps it feel cohesive at large sizes. In smaller settings, the tight counters and compact shapes can make texture feel dense, so spacing and size choices strongly affect legibility.