Sans Superellipse Ibkot 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Pragmatica' by ParaType and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, assertive, retro, playful, punchy, industrial, high impact, distinctive texture, logo ready, retro display, signage, rounded corners, compact counters, ink-trap cuts, notched joins, blocky.
A heavy, blocky sans with a superelliptical foundation: round forms read as rounded rectangles and terminals are broadly flattened rather than circular. Strokes are dense and steady, with compact interior counters and frequent triangular notches and cut-ins at joins that create a chiseled, ink-trap-like texture. Corners are consistently softened while diagonals stay blunt and powerful, giving the letters a squat, poster-like rhythm even at smaller sizes. The overall construction feels utilitarian and geometric, balancing soft rounding with hard, carved interruptions.
Best suited to display work where impact matters: headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks. It also fits sports graphics and merch-style typography where a compact, muscular silhouette and distinctive joins help type stand out at a distance.
The tone is loud and confident, with a slightly nostalgic, sports-and-signage energy. Its rounded block shapes keep it friendly, while the notched detailing adds grit and a mechanical edge. The result feels playful but commanding—more “headline punch” than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a friendly geometric base, using rounded-rectangle shapes for approachability and carved notches to add character and separation in heavy weights. It prioritizes recognizability and graphic presence over delicate detail, aiming for a strong display signature.
In text settings the dense color and tight counters create a strong, continuous typographic mass, and the notched joins add a distinctive sparkle where strokes meet. Figures and capitals maintain the same carved, rounded-rectangle logic, reinforcing a cohesive, logo-ready voice.