Sans Superellipse Ilja 2 is a very bold, wide, monoline, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, racing graphics, gaming titles, tech promos, posters, futuristic, speedy, sporty, techy, assertive, headline impact, modernization, motion, brand presence, tech aesthetic, angular, rounded, squared, compact, streamlined.
A heavy, forward-leaning sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay largely even in thickness, creating a strong, monolithic color, while counters are small and often squarish, emphasizing a machined, superelliptical feel. Curves are minimized in favor of straight segments and chamfer-like transitions, and many joins resolve into smooth, radiused corners rather than sharp points. The letterforms show a mix of broad, open shapes (notably in U/V/W-style structures) alongside tighter, more enclosed forms (like e/o), producing a lively rhythm across words. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, with sturdy, blocky silhouettes and compact apertures for high-impact display use.
Best suited to headlines, logos, and short bursts of text where impact and momentum matter—such as sports branding, motorsport or racing graphics, gaming titles, tech promos, and bold poster typography. It can also work for UI accents or section headers when used at sufficient size and with generous spacing to preserve interior clarity.
The overall tone is energetic and performance-oriented, with a synthetic, industrial edge. The oblique stance and compact counters suggest motion and urgency, making the font feel suited to modern technology and competitive environments. Its bold presence reads as confident and attention-grabbing rather than neutral or understated.
The font appears designed to deliver a high-speed, contemporary voice built from rounded-rectangular forms—prioritizing punchy silhouettes, consistent stroke strength, and a cohesive, engineered aesthetic for display-forward communication.
The design maintains a consistent corner radius and a strong horizontal/vertical discipline, giving it a cohesive, engineered look. At smaller sizes the tight apertures and dense interior spaces may visually close up, while at larger sizes the distinctive superelliptical details become more recognizable and expressive.