Sans Superellipse Imkup 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Biome' by Monotype, and 'Geon' and 'Geon Soft' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, playful, energetic, retro, impact, motion, friendliness, display, rounded, soft corners, chunky, compact counters, forward-leaning.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with rounded-rectangle construction and generously softened corners. The strokes are thick and even, with compact interior counters and broad, stable curves that read as superelliptical rather than perfectly circular. Terminals are blunt and smoothly finished, and the overall rhythm feels slightly compressed in the apertures while maintaining a wide, headline-driven stance. Numerals and lowercase follow the same chunky, rounded geometry, keeping a consistent, cohesive texture across the set.
Best suited for large-scale typography where impact and speed are priorities: headlines, posters, branding marks, and promotional graphics. The dense color and rounded geometry also work well on packaging and apparel-style applications, especially when short phrases need to feel dynamic and friendly.
The tone is bold and extroverted, with a fast, sporty slant and friendly rounded shapes that keep the weight from feeling harsh. It suggests motion and impact—confident, upbeat, and slightly retro—well suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a streamlined, rounded construction and a strong forward slant. It prioritizes immediacy and personality over delicate detail, aiming for a modern, sporty display voice that remains approachable.
The italic angle and rounded corners create a strong sense of momentum, while the tight counters and smooth joins produce a dense, high-ink look. Curves and diagonals feel engineered and consistent, giving the design a logo-like solidity even in longer lines.