Sans Superellipse Ibdan 9 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Sanuk' by FontFont, 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Safran' by Hubert Jocham Type, 'ITC Chino' by ITC, 'Allotrope' by Kostic, and 'Diaria Sans Pro' by Mint Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, titles, playful, friendly, chunky, retro, cheerful, impact, approachability, simplicity, display, soft corners, rounded, compact, punchy, bouncy.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broadly curved joins. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, compact counters and a strong, even color on the page. Terminals are blunt and softly rounded rather than sharp, and many forms lean on simple, blocky geometry (notably in C/G/S and the numerals). The overall rhythm is sturdy and consistent, with slightly condensed apertures and a squat, headline-forward stance.
Best suited to large-scale settings where its bold color and rounded geometry can carry personality: headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or callouts when you want an emphatic, friendly tone, but it is most comfortable in display roles rather than long-form reading.
The soft corners and inflated geometry give the face a friendly, upbeat tone that feels approachable and a bit cheeky. Its mass and compact counters create an assertive presence that reads as fun rather than formal, with a mild retro display flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, approachable edge—combining strong, blocky silhouettes with rounded corners to keep the voice friendly. Its consistent, low-modulation strokes and simple geometric construction prioritize clarity of shape and a distinctive, modern-display presence.
The lowercase shows single-storey constructions (e.g., a, g) and compact bowls that emphasize the font’s rounded-rectilinear theme. In running text at large sizes, the dark weight and tight interior spaces make it visually impactful; spacing and counters become the main determinants of legibility as sizes drop.