Sans Superellipse Ilsi 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Allotrope' by Kostic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, apparel graphics, packaging, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, compact, impact, speed, branding, display, modernity, slanted, rounded, blocky, squared, chunky.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangular (superelliptical) bowls. Strokes are thick and largely monoline, with tight apertures and strongly truncated terminals that read as cut, angular ends rather than tapered calligraphy. Curves resolve into squarish rounds—seen in C, O, Q, and numerals—while joins stay firm and closed, giving counters a dense, punchy presence. The overall texture is dark and even, with relatively narrow internal space and a steady rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports and fitness identities, team or event graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for logos and wordmarks where a compact, forward-leaning silhouette is desirable, but the dense counters suggest using larger sizes for maximum clarity.
The font projects speed and impact, combining a forward-leaning stance with dense, muscular forms. Its squarish rounding and tight counters add a technical, performance-oriented feel that reads confident and unapologetically bold in tone.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, forceful sans voice by pairing a consistent italic slant with compact, squared-round construction. The emphasis is on strong silhouette, high presence, and a modern, performance-driven rhythm rather than delicacy or spacious readability.
Distinctive superellipse geometry keeps round letters from feeling soft, while the clipped terminals and compact spacing make lines set as solid blocks of text. The italic angle is consistent across the set, and the figures match the letterforms with similarly squared curves and sturdy weight.