Sans Superellipse Iblup 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold, 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, punchy, modern, sporty, impact, approachability, clarity, modernity, brand voice, rounded, blocky, geometric, soft corners, compact.
A heavy, geometric sans built from broad strokes and softened, superellipse-like curves. Counters are relatively small and tightly controlled, with round letters leaning toward rounded-rectangle bowls rather than perfect circles. Terminals are clean and blunt, curves connect with sturdy joins, and spacing reads compact, giving the overall texture a dense, poster-ready rhythm. Lowercase forms stay simple and sturdy, with single-storey shapes and short extenders that keep the silhouette squat and even.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and display typography where high impact and quick recognition matter. It also fits branding, packaging, and short UI labels that benefit from a bold, rounded-geometric voice, especially when set with generous line spacing.
The tone is confident and upbeat, with a friendly softness coming from the rounded corners and smooth bowls. It feels contemporary and energetic—more approachable than industrial grotesks, but still assertive and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a softened geometric construction—combining the authority of a heavy sans with rounded, contemporary shapes for broad, friendly appeal in modern display contexts.
The numerals and capitals share the same blocky geometry, producing strong consistency in mixed settings. At smaller sizes the tight counters and dense weight can build into a dark color, while at large sizes the rounded geometry reads clean and deliberate.