Sans Superellipse Ibmet 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Whitney' by Hoefler & Co., 'Morandi' and 'Parco' by Monotype, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, and 'Eastman Condensed' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, chunky, confident, playful, modern, impact, approachability, modern branding, display clarity, rounded corners, soft geometry, blocky, compact, high impact.
This is a heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly curved joins that keep the forms smooth despite the mass. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and many terminals end in squarish, rounded corners rather than sharp cuts. Counters are relatively tight and often squarish/oval, giving letters a compact, dense color. The lowercase shows sturdy, simplified shapes with a single-storey “g” and a vertical, straightforward “y,” while the numerals are bold and open enough for display use.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its weight and rounded geometry can carry visual impact. It works well for branding, packaging, and signage that needs a friendly but forceful voice, and for bold UI or campaign graphics where clarity at large sizes is key.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, combining soft geometry with a strong, assertive weight. It feels contemporary and energetic, with a slightly toy-like friendliness that still reads as solid and confident. The dense blackness and rounded corners give it a cozy, poster-ready presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with softened edges—pairing a dense, bold silhouette with rounded-rectangle forms to keep the tone approachable. It emphasizes simple, stable letterforms and strong consistency across the set for reliable display typography.
Spacing and sidebearings appear generous enough to prevent the heavy shapes from clogging in short words, while long lines build a strong, continuous texture. The round-rect geometry is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, which helps the face feel cohesive in branding and headline settings.