Sans Superellipse Sumi 12 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logos, packaging, sporty, techy, assertive, dynamic, retro-futurist, impact, speed, modernity, branding, clarity, oblique, compressed caps, rounded corners, ink-trap hints, angular joins.
A heavy, oblique sans with compact caps, a tall lowercase, and crisp, high-contrast stroke transitions. Forms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry with squared counters and softened outer corners, producing a clean but muscular silhouette. Terminals are predominantly blunt and sheared, and several joins show small notch-like cut-ins that read as subtle ink-trap detailing. The rhythm is tight and forward-leaning, with slightly variable character widths and a strong, headline-oriented color on the page.
This font is best suited to display applications where speed and impact matter: headlines, posters, sports and esports identity, and bold brand marks. It also works well for short bursts of copy in packaging or promotional graphics, where its tight, slanted rhythm can carry a strong visual voice without relying on decorative elements.
The overall tone is fast and forceful, evoking motorsport, athletic branding, and performance tech. Its squared curves and italic slant add a sleek, engineered feel, while the bold presence keeps it confident and attention-grabbing. The result is energetic and modern with a mild retro edge.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic sans with squared-round construction and refined cut-ins that maintain clarity at heavy weights. It prioritizes a streamlined, performance-oriented look that reads instantly in branding and large-scale typography.
The numerals follow the same squared-round construction and slanted stance, staying sturdy and legible at display sizes. Round letters like C, G, O, and Q keep boxy inner shapes, reinforcing the superelliptic theme across the set. The lowercase shows prominent, sturdy bowls and strong diagonals, helping text blocks feel dense and impactful rather than airy.