Sans Superellipse Ilme 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sporty, assertive, dynamic, techno, punchy, impact, speed, modernity, branding, display, slanted, compact counters, rounded corners, squared curves, blocky.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters, giving letters like C, G, O, and Q a superelliptical, industrial geometry. Strokes are largely monolinear with firm terminals and frequent angled cuts that enhance the sense of motion. Counters are relatively tight and openings are controlled, producing a dense, compact texture; overall spacing reads steady and display-oriented rather than airy.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as sports identities, event posters, product packaging, and attention-grabbing headlines. It also works well for logo wordmarks where a slanted, geometric, high-energy voice is desired, especially in large sizes where the tight counters and blocky curves stay crisp.
The tone is fast, bold, and competitive—like sports branding, racing graphics, or high-energy promo typography. Its squared curves and aggressive slant push a contemporary, tech-leaning feel while remaining approachable through rounded corners.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined, modern silhouette: a bold italic voice built from rounded-rectangle forms to suggest speed and strength while maintaining consistent, clean geometry.
Uppercase forms are built on broad, squared bowls with decisive diagonals (notably in N, W, and X), while lowercase keeps a sturdy, utilitarian rhythm. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, with clear, blocky silhouettes suited to large-scale use.