Sans Superellipse Ilvo 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Tactic Round' and 'Tactic Sans' by Miller Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, apparel graphics, packaging, sporty, assertive, dynamic, retro, impact, speed, branding, display, rounded, oblique, blocky, compact, punchy.
A heavy, oblique sans built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse) shapes, with broad strokes, softened corners, and largely closed counters. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and terminals, giving the letters a sturdy, engineered feel rather than a purely geometric circle-based one. The overall rhythm is tight and compact, with dense interior spaces and minimal stroke modulation; angled cuts and notches appear in several forms, reinforcing a forward-leaning, kinetic silhouette. Numerals follow the same blocky, rounded logic, reading bold and uniform in mass.
Best suited to high-impact display settings such as headlines, posters, sports branding, team or event graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when size is generous, where its compact counters and heavy forms remain clear.
The tone is forceful and energetic, with a fast, competitive attitude that suggests speed and impact. Its rounded corners keep it friendly enough to avoid harshness, while the oblique stance and chunky proportions push it toward sporty, action-oriented messaging with a slightly retro display flavor.
The likely intention is a contemporary display sans that merges superelliptical geometry with an athletic, italicized stance to maximize perceived speed and strength. It prioritizes bold presence, tight rhythm, and a unified blocky texture for attention-grabbing typographic statements.
The design’s closed apertures and compact counters increase visual weight and create strong word shapes at larger sizes. The oblique slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping headlines feel cohesive and motion-driven.