Sans Superellipse Ilfi 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Taz' by LucasFonts and 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, punchy, friendly, energetic, retro, impact, momentum, approachability, display, oblique, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, heavy terminals.
A heavily slanted, ultra-weighty sans with rounded, superelliptical construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, compact counters and a strong, blocky silhouette. Curves on letters like C, G, O, and S read as squarish rounds, while diagonals and joins are tightly engineered for a sturdy, uniform rhythm. The numerals follow the same chunky, rounded-rectangle logic, keeping spacing and color very even at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and large-scale typographic applications where its mass and slant can be read clearly. It fits especially well in sports and fitness branding, promotional posters, packaging callouts, and bold editorial display use where a friendly-but-forceful presence is needed.
The overall tone is loud and upbeat, with a confident, kinetic feel driven by the strong slant and thick letterforms. Its rounded geometry keeps the impact approachable rather than aggressive, suggesting contemporary sports branding with a light retro poster energy.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and momentum while maintaining a smooth, rounded character. By pairing superelliptical forms with a strong oblique stance, it aims to feel fast, modern, and brand-forward without becoming sharp or harsh.
The combination of very heavy weight and oblique angle creates a pronounced forward motion, making the texture feel fast and emphatic. At smaller sizes the tight counters and dense interior spaces may reduce clarity, but at larger sizes it delivers a strong, unified typographic “wall” suited to attention-grabbing messaging.