Sans Superellipse Iklob 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, punchy, energetic, retro, confident, impact, speed, branding, display, slanted, chunky, rounded, compact, dynamic.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with broad, compact silhouettes and rounded-rectangle construction in the bowls and counters. Strokes are thick and mostly uniform, with subtly faceted joins and angled terminals that reinforce a forward-leaning rhythm. Curves are smooth and inflated, while straight segments stay firm and blocky, creating a tight, high-impact texture in both caps and lowercase. Numerals share the same mass and rounded geometry, with generous counters that keep the dense weight from closing up.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and identity work where strong presence is needed. It fits sports and action-oriented branding, posters, event graphics, packaging callouts, and logo/wordmark applications, especially where a compact, forward-driving italic can carry the message.
The overall tone is fast and assertive, with a bold, sporty voice that feels built for impact. Its slant and chunky forms evoke motion and urgency, leaning toward a slightly retro, display-led attitude rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a sense of speed, using rounded superellipse-like forms and angled terminals to keep the texture cohesive while projecting motion. It prioritizes bold branding and display clarity over extended reading comfort.
The italics are not purely geometric; several letters show purposeful shaping and asymmetry that adds momentum and a branded feel. In text, the dense black color and tight internal shapes make it most effective at larger sizes or with a bit of extra tracking.