Sans Superellipse Ipvu 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Back Beat' by Comicraft, 'Blak' by Extratype, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Blunt' by Miller Type Foundry, and 'Dark Sport' by Sentavio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, sporty, aggressive, dynamic, modern, compact, impact, motion, brandability, modernity, slanted, blocky, rounded, oblique, sturdy.
A heavy, slanted sans with broad, compact letterforms and tightly controlled counters. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle/superellipse shapes, while joins and terminals are cut with crisp, angled shears that reinforce forward motion. The stroke weight is consistently massive across the alphabet, with minimal modulation and strong, clean silhouettes; apertures stay relatively closed, and spacing reads dense and powerful in text. Numerals and capitals follow the same chunky geometry, producing an even, poster-like texture across lines.
Best suited to display roles where impact and speed matter: sports identities, team marks, racing or fitness promotions, bold editorial headlines, and attention-grabbing packaging. It also works well for short UI labels or badges when a condensed, assertive voice is desired, but it is most effective at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and competitive, with a strong sense of momentum from the oblique posture and sharp cut terminals. Its rounded-square construction keeps it contemporary and engineered rather than playful, giving it a confident, high-impact voice that feels at home in action-oriented contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a streamlined, modern silhouette—combining rounded-superellipse bowls with sharp, forward-leaning cuts to emphasize motion. It prioritizes visual intensity, compact texture, and brandable shapes for prominent, energetic typography.
Distinctive angled cuts appear repeatedly (including on diagonals and crossbar ends), creating a cohesive, machined rhythm. The lowercase is built to stay bold and compact, and the punctuation in the sample shows the same slanted, high-contrast-on-white impact geared toward display rather than quiet reading.