Sans Superellipse Ilse 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Eurocine' by Monotype, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, packaging, titles, sporty, assertive, modern, dynamic, punchy, impact, speed, branding, display, attention, slanted, rounded, geometric, compact counters, ink-trap-like notches.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into smooth superelliptical bowls, while joins and terminals are crisp and decisively cut, creating a lively mix of soft mass and sharp edges. The interior counters tend to be compact, and several letters show small carved notches at joins (especially in round and diagonal shapes), helping differentiate forms in such a dense weight. Overall spacing reads sturdy and poster-ready, with a consistent rightward lean and a strong, blocky silhouette across caps, lowercase, and figures.
This font performs best in high-impact display settings such as sports and fitness branding, promotional headlines, posters, and energetic advertising. It’s well-suited to short-to-medium bursts of text where bold presence and momentum are the priority, and where the rounded geometry can soften an otherwise aggressive tone.
The tone is energetic and competitive, with a confident, high-impact voice that feels built for motion. Its rounded geometry keeps it approachable, while the strong slant and muscular weight push it toward speed, power, and urgency.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sense of speed, using a strong slant, broad stance, and rounded-rectangular curves to create a modern, performance-driven look. Small cut-ins and compact counters suggest an emphasis on keeping letterforms distinct and lively at large sizes.
Uppercase forms appear more uniform and rectangular, while lowercase introduces more pronounced curves and distinctive counters, keeping long lines from becoming monotonous. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded build and maintain clear differentiation at display sizes.