Sans Superellipse Ilmu 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ryman Gothic' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, punchy, upbeat, assertive, retro, impact, motion, visibility, branding, oblique, rounded, compact, blocky, soft corners.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad, superelliptical curves and rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are thick and sturdy with gently softened corners, producing smooth, dense silhouettes rather than sharp terminals. The overall geometry feels compact and slightly squarish in the round letters, with consistent slant and a forward-leaning rhythm. Counters stay open but are relatively tight at this weight, giving the design a strong, poster-like presence while maintaining clear letterforms.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, sports and event branding, and impactful packaging or label work. It also works well for short logo wordmarks and callouts where a bold, forward-moving emphasis is desired. For longer text, it’s most effective in brief bursts (subheads, captions, or UI highlights) rather than continuous reading.
The combination of extreme weight and forward slant gives the font an energetic, competitive tone—confident, loud, and built for impact. Rounded corners keep it friendly and approachable, tempering the aggressiveness of the bold italic stance. Overall it reads as modern-sport with a hint of vintage display flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a streamlined, modern sans structure, pairing a strong oblique stance with rounded, superellipse-driven forms. Its primary goal is emphatic communication—fast, confident, and highly visible—while avoiding harshness through softened corners and controlled curves.
Letter shapes show a consistent, engineered construction: bowls and curves feel based on rounded rectangles, and diagonals are prominent, especially in forms like A, V, W, X, and Z. Numerals match the same chunky, softened geometry, supporting cohesive headline setting. At smaller sizes, the dense weight and tighter counters can reduce fine detail, but the silhouettes remain strong and legible.