Sans Superellipse Imkeh 1 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Vito' by Dots&Stripes Type, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Syd' by Haiku Monkey, 'Fact' by ParaType, 'Corbert Wide' by The Northern Block, 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline, and 'Giane Gothic sans' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, techy, energetic, assertive, futuristic, impact, speed, modernity, branding, display, oblique, rounded, extended, blocky, streamlined.
A heavy, extended oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves are built from superellipse-like corners rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a squarish, engineered feel. Strokes are monolinear and tightly controlled, with broad horizontal mass and slightly compressed apertures that emphasize a solid, compact texture. Terminals are clean and blunt, and the overall rhythm is forward-leaning and fast, with wide capitals and sturdy numerals that read as uniform, strong blocks.
Best suited to short, bold statements where impact matters: headlines, posters, event graphics, sports and esports identities, and product branding. It can also work for large UI labels or signage where a modern, engineered look is desired, but its dense shapes favor display sizes over long-form reading.
The tone is high-impact and performance-driven, evoking motorsport, athletic branding, and contemporary tech hardware. Its wide stance and smooth, rounded geometry communicate speed and confidence while staying polished rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, modern, and highly branded voice using wide proportions and rounded-rectilinear forms. By combining blunt terminals with superellipse-like curves and a consistent slant, it aims for a streamlined, contemporary feel that remains sturdy and legible at large sizes.
Round characters like O/Q and 0 lean toward rounded squares, and diagonals (K, X, Y, Z, 4, 7) feel sharply cut against the softer corners. The oblique angle is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, helping longer lines maintain a cohesive forward motion.