Sans Superellipse Ipbo 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to '403 Easthod' by 403TF and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, product packaging, promotional ads, athletic, punchy, confident, urgent, loud, impact, speed, emphasis, modern branding, display clarity, slanted, compressed counters, rounded corners, blocky, high impact.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle construction in its curves. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with smooth, softened corners and squared-off terminals that keep the forms blocky rather than calligraphic. Counters tend to be compact, giving the letters a dense, high-ink footprint; the lowercase shows a large, sturdy core with minimal delicacy. Overall spacing feels built for impact, with tight internal apertures and simplified joins that read cleanly at display sizes.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as sports identities, event posters, big headlines, and promotional banners. It can also work on packaging or social graphics where bold, italic emphasis and strong silhouettes need to hold up against imagery. For longer passages, its density and compact apertures may feel heavy, so it performs best when given generous size and leading.
The tone is assertive and energetic, with a sporty, action-forward feel driven by the strong slant and compact counters. It suggests speed and emphasis—more shout than whisper—while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than harsh. The overall impression is modern, promotional, and attention-grabbing.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual punch with a fast, forward motion. Rounded-rectangle curves and simplified, sturdy shapes prioritize bold readability and brand presence over fine detail. It’s built to communicate energy, confidence, and immediacy in display-driven contexts.
The numerals and capitals mirror the same rounded-rectilinear logic, producing sturdy silhouettes and consistent rhythm across lines. The slant is pronounced and uniform, and the heavier joins can cause letters like a/e/s to visually mass together at smaller sizes, reinforcing its display-first character.