Sans Superellipse Imlof 1 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, motorsport, headlines, posters, gaming ui, sporty, futuristic, energetic, assertive, sleek, speed emphasis, impact display, tech tone, brand punch, oblique, rounded, square-rounded, extended, aerodynamic.
A heavy, oblique sans with extended proportions and a square-rounded (superellipse) construction throughout. Strokes are monoline and dense, with broad curves that resolve into flattened, radiused corners, giving counters a rounded-rectangle feel. Terminals are clean and blunt, and several letters incorporate horizontal spur-like cut-ins/undercuts that amplify a forward-leaning, speed-oriented rhythm. The overall silhouette is compact and blocky despite the slant, with tightly controlled apertures and robust bowls that read strongly at display sizes.
Best suited for bold headlines, athletic or automotive identities, event posters, esports and gaming overlays, and punchy product branding where a fast, engineered feel is desired. It can work in short bursts of text for emphasis, but its dense forms and tight openings favor display roles over long-form reading.
The font projects motion and power—more “trackside branding” than neutral UI. Its rounded-rect geometry and italic thrust suggest technology, speed, and competitive energy, while the heavy color makes it feel confident and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended to combine a high-impact sans structure with a streamlined, speed-inspired aesthetic. By using rounded-rectangle curves, blunt terminals, and a strong oblique stance, it aims to deliver a modern, performance-driven voice that stays legible and cohesive at large sizes.
The numerals echo the same square-rounded logic, with the “0” and “8” showing sturdy, softened-rect counters. The oblique angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping text maintain a cohesive, forward-driving texture in paragraphs and headlines.