Sans Superellipse Ibdul 4 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Mothem' by Gerobuck and 'Carbon' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, assertive, sporty, compact, space saving, maximum impact, signage clarity, retro utility, blocky, rounded, squared, stencil-like, high-impact.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off proportions softened by large-radius corners. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls and counters, and many joins are tight and vertical, creating a dense, poster-ready texture. Terminals are blunt and mostly flat, with occasional cut-in notches and apertures that read slightly stencil-like in letters such as A and O. Overall spacing is economical and the forms are built from consistent, rounded-rectangle geometry that keeps the alphabet visually uniform.
Best suited to short, high-impact text where density and presence matter: headlines, posters, logos, badges, and packaging panels. The compact width and sturdy geometry also translate well to signage and labels where quick recognition is more important than long-form reading comfort.
The tone is loud and utilitarian, combining a friendly roundedness with a tough, mechanical rigidity. It evokes retro signage and industrial labeling, with a sporty, condensed urgency that feels confident and attention-seeking rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a space-efficient footprint, using rounded-rectangle construction and blunt terminals to stay bold and consistent. The small cut-ins and tight apertures add character and a slightly industrial flavor while maintaining a clean sans structure.
Round letters (O, Q, 0) lean toward squarish ovals with vertical stress, while straight-sided characters (E, F, L, T) emphasize strong, uninterrupted stems. The lowercase follows the same compact logic, with simple, sturdy shapes and minimal modulation, keeping legibility intact at display sizes while prioritizing impact.