Sans Superellipse Ilny 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bulldog', 'Bulldog Slab', and 'Bulldog Std' by Club Type; 'Program' by Emigre; 'Rice' by Font Kitchen; 'American Auto' by Miller Type Foundry; and 'Reznik' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, punchy, retro, urgent, loud, impact, speed, attention, branding, display, oblique, compact, rounded, blocky, tightly spaced.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with broad, compact proportions and strongly rounded, superellipse-like curves. Strokes are thick and uniform with clean terminals, producing a dense silhouette and high ink coverage. Counters are relatively small and closed, and the overall rhythm is tight, with sturdy, blocky forms that stay smooth rather than angular. The figures and capitals read as solid, simplified shapes with consistent weight and an assertive slant.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short, high-impact statements where weight and motion are assets. It works well for sports branding, energetic event promos, punchy packaging, and logo wordmarks, particularly when set large with some breathing room.
The tone is energetic and forceful, with a fast, aggressive lean that suggests motion and impact. Its chunky shapes and smooth rounding create a sporty, poster-like voice that feels bold, confident, and a bit retro. Overall it communicates urgency and emphasis more than subtlety.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in display typography: a compact, rounded, forward-leaning sans that reads as fast and powerful. The simplified, sturdy construction prioritizes bold shapes and strong presence for attention-grabbing layouts.
At larger sizes the rounded construction and compact counters give it a cohesive, logo-ready presence, while at smaller sizes the density can make interior spaces close up quickly. The strong slant and tight spacing amplify the sense of speed, especially in all-caps settings and short phrases.