Sans Superellipse Ilpa 12 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Enotria' by Aspro Type, 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, and 'Galeana' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sportswear, branding, packaging, sporty, punchy, confident, playful, retro, impact, motion, display, approachability, rounded, oblique, compact, blocky, high-impact.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and soft corners throughout. Strokes are broad and fairly even, with minimal contrast and sturdy, closed counters that keep forms compact at display sizes. Terminals read blunt and slightly sheared by the oblique angle, producing a forward-leaning rhythm. The lowercase has a tall x-height with short ascenders/descenders, and the overall geometry favors superelliptical bowls and squared-off curves, giving letters and numerals a dense, blocky silhouette.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster titles, packaging callouts, and branding marks where bold presence and speed cues matter. It also fits sports and entertainment applications, labels, and promotional graphics where a compact, rounded sans can carry strong contrast against backgrounds.
The font feels energetic and assertive, with a sporty, headline-first attitude. Its rounded squareness adds friendliness and a touch of retro signage flavor, while the oblique stance pushes a sense of motion and urgency.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, motion-driven display voice by combining a pronounced oblique angle with superelliptical, rounded-rect forms. The tall x-height and dense counters aim to keep lowercase prominent and legible in large sizes while preserving a cohesive, blocky texture.
The slant and heavy weight create strong word shapes but reduce interior whitespace, so the design reads best when set with comfortable tracking and ample line spacing. The numerals match the same compact, rounded-block logic, helping mixed text maintain a consistent texture.