Sans Superellipse Ipno 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to '1312 Sugoi' by Ezequiel Filoni, 'Taz' by LucasFonts, 'Blunt' by Miller Type Foundry, 'Gigranche' by Ridtype, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, headlines, logos, packaging, sporty, aggressive, dynamic, retro, tech, impact, speed, branding, display, energy, slanted, rounded, compact, blocky, punchy.
A heavy, slanted sans with wide, superelliptical construction: rounded-rectangle bowls, softened corners, and mostly straight, planar strokes. Counters are tight and often rectangular, giving the letters a dense, high-impact texture. Curves are squarish rather than circular, and terminals are generally blunt with occasional angled cuts that reinforce forward motion. Spacing appears compact in text, producing a dark, continuous rhythm suited to short bursts of copy.
Best suited for display use where immediacy and punch matter: sports identities, team or event graphics, high-energy posters, gaming/tech branding, and bold packaging callouts. It can work for short subheads or captions when ample size and spacing are available, but the tight counters and dense color favor larger settings over extended reading.
The overall tone is fast and assertive, with a motorsport and arcade-era energy. Its rounded-square geometry keeps it friendly enough to feel contemporary, while the strong slant and dense weight read as bold, competitive, and action-oriented.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through compact counters, rounded-rectangular anatomy, and a pronounced forward slant, balancing toughness with smooth, modern edges. It prioritizes momentum and brand presence over neutrality, aiming to read quickly and memorably in bold display contexts.
Uppercase forms feel especially blocklike and stable, while lowercase maintains the same squared-curved logic with minimal modulation. Numerals match the alphabet’s chunky proportions and rounded corners, supporting consistent impact across headlines and scores.