Sans Superellipse Ibmip 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Military Jr34' by Casloop Studio; 'Anantason Reno', 'Bantat', and 'Karnchang' by Jipatype; and 'Beachwood' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, assertive, retro, technical, maximum impact, geometric utility, friendly ruggedness, display emphasis, blocky, squared, rounded, compact, sturdy.
A dense, heavy sans with squared proportions and generously rounded corners, giving many forms a superellipse/rounded-rectangle silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing solid, uniform color and a compact rhythm. Apertures tend to be narrow and counters are boxy with softened edges; terminals are blunt, and joins are straightforward and geometric. The lowercase shows single-storey, simplified constructions and the figures are similarly chunky, with squared bowls and tight interior space that emphasizes impact over delicacy.
Best suited to headlines, large labels, posters, and branding systems where strong presence and quick recognition matter. It can work well for sports and event graphics, product packaging, and bold UI moments such as banners or section headers, especially when ample size and spacing are available.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a robust, engineered feel that reads as athletic and industrial. Its rounded squareness adds a friendly, retro-utility flavor while staying emphatic and loud on the page.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact through compact, squared geometry softened by rounded corners, balancing a utilitarian build with approachable smoothness. The emphasis is on bold legibility and graphic punch rather than fine detail.
The design favors tight apertures and condensed interior counters, which increases visual weight and punch at display sizes but can make small-size text feel dense. The consistent rounding across corners helps keep the heavy forms from feeling overly harsh.