Sans Superellipse Ifbi 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Forza' by Hoefler & Co., 'Erbaum' by Inhouse Type, 'RBNo3.1' by René Bieder, 'Obvia Wide' by Typefolio, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, sporty, industrial, playful, confident, retro, impact, approachability, bold legibility, geometric branding, rounded, blocky, compact, squared, chunky.
A heavy, rounded-rectangle sans with superelliptical curves and broad, squared counters. Strokes stay consistently thick with softly blunted terminals, giving letters a carved, block-like presence. The uppercase is compact and sturdy, while the lowercase keeps a large, dominant x-height with short extenders and simplified forms. Curved letters like C, G, O, and S show squarish rounding and relatively tight apertures, and the numerals follow the same chunky, geometric construction with clear, sturdy shapes.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, and signage where the thick, rounded geometry can read quickly from a distance. It also fits branding applications like logos and packaging that want a sturdy, approachable, slightly retro voice.
The overall tone is bold and friendly, mixing industrial strength with a playful, athletic energy. Its rounded corners and inflated forms feel approachable, while the dense black silhouette reads as assertive and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with softened geometry, combining a utilitarian, blocky structure with rounded corners for friendliness. It prioritizes bold legibility and a consistent, geometric rhythm for statement-making typography.
Spacing and shapes create a strong, even texture in text, with pronounced rectangular counters (notably in O and 0) and an overall “softened block” rhythm. The design favors simple, high-impact silhouettes over delicate detail, staying visually stable at large sizes.