Sans Superellipse Ibdul 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Futura Display EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Morgan Poster' by Feliciano, 'First Prize' by Letterhead Studio-VG, 'Futura Now' by Monotype, 'Futura ND Display' by Neufville Digital, and 'Futura' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, assertive, compact, playful, high impact, signage feel, friendly geometric, graphic uniformity, rounded corners, blocky, softened, squat caps, open counters.
A heavy, blocky sans built from rounded-rectangle and superellipse shapes, with consistently softened corners and largely uniform stroke weight. The proportions skew toward stout caps and a tall lowercase presence, giving words a dense, compact texture. Curves are squared-off rather than circular, and counters tend to be simple and open, helping maintain clarity at display sizes. Joins and terminals are blunt and geometric, producing a strong, poster-ready rhythm across lines of text.
This font performs best in large sizes where its compact, rounded-block construction can act as a strong graphic element—headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and signage. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a bold, structured voice is needed, though extended body text may feel heavy and dense.
The overall tone feels industrial and retro, like bold signage or product labeling, but the rounded corners add a friendly, approachable edge. Its chunky geometry reads confident and loud, making it well-suited to attention-grabbing headlines without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a geometric, rounded-rect form language—combining a sturdy, engineered structure with softened corners for approachability. It prioritizes bold presence and graphic uniformity, aiming for high recognition in display settings.
Several glyphs emphasize vertical solidity and tight interior spacing, creating a consistent “stamped” look across the alphabet and numerals. The numerals share the same squared curves and robust silhouettes, aligning well with the letterforms for mixed alphanumeric settings.