Sans Superellipse Ipvi 17 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Guildhall' by Device, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Juhl' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, energetic, assertive, retro, industrial, impact, speed, display, branding, attention, oblique, blocky, rounded, compressed counters, squared curves.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and consistent, with a low-contrast feel and a forward slant that creates strong motion. Curves resolve into squared, superelliptical bowls (notably in C, G, O, and e), while joins and terminals stay blunt and compact. Counters are relatively small and tight, giving the face a dense, punchy color, and the overall rhythm alternates between wide, stable shapes and more compact forms in a way that reads as deliberately dynamic.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, product names, and promotional graphics where bold presence and motion are desirable. It can also work for sports or automotive-style branding, punchy packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. Due to its dense weight and tight counters, it is most effective at medium-to-large sizes rather than long passages.
The font projects speed and impact, with a tone that feels sporty and confident. Its rounded-yet-blocky geometry adds a retro-industrial edge, balancing friendliness with toughness. The oblique stance and dense weight make it feel suited to competitive, high-energy messaging rather than quiet editorial settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a fast, forward-leaning stance and rounded-rectangular geometry. It prioritizes impact, cohesion across letters and numbers, and a compact, muscular texture for display-driven typography.
Uppercase forms lean toward squared bowls and sturdy horizontals, while lowercase maintains the same chunky structure with compact apertures and short, firm terminals. Numerals are similarly bold and slanted, designed to hold their shape at display sizes and remain visually consistent with the letterforms.