Sans Superellipse Ifbu 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Royal' by Berthold, 'DT Meman' by DT Foundry, 'Bari Sans' by JCFonts, 'Neue Haas Unica' by Linotype, 'Identidad' by Punchform, and 'Gunar' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, confident, friendly, modern, punchy, playful, impact, approachability, modernity, rounded, blocky, compact, soft corners, bulky.
A heavy, rounded sans with broad, superellipse-like curves and squared-off counters that give letters a sturdy, blocky footprint. Strokes are consistently thick with softened terminals, creating a uniform, poster-ready texture. Round characters (O, C, G, e) read as rounded rectangles, while diagonals (A, V, W, X) are wide and stable, emphasizing a grounded, geometric rhythm. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with simple forms and tight internal spaces that become noticeably small at this weight.
Best suited to large-scale applications where mass and shape can carry the message—headlines, posters, signage, packaging, and brand marks. It also works well for short UI labels or badges when set with ample tracking and line spacing to prevent forms from closing up.
The overall tone is bold and approachable—more friendly than aggressive—thanks to the softened corners and rounded construction. It feels contemporary and attention-grabbing, with a slightly playful, toy-like solidity that suits upbeat branding and high-impact messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged, geometric voice—combining strong, economical shapes with rounded-rectangle construction for a modern, approachable display style.
Because counters and apertures are relatively tight at this thickness, readability benefits from generous sizing and spacing, especially in dense lines of text. Numerals share the same rounded-rect geometry, keeping display settings cohesive across mixed alphanumeric content.