Sans Superellipse Ipfo 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATC Duel' by Avondale Type Co., 'Galeana' by Latinotype, 'Molde' by Letritas, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Eurocine' by Monotype, and 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, app promos, sporty, punchy, confident, energetic, playful, impact, motion, branding, modernity, approachability, slanted, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, forward-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with softened corners and subtly squared curves, giving bowls and counters a superellipse feel rather than true circles. The italic posture is strong and uniform, with compact apertures and sturdy joins that keep forms dense and impact-oriented. Numerals and capitals follow the same blocky, rounded geometry, reading cleanly at display sizes with a tight, muscular rhythm.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, sports branding, event posters, and promotional graphics where bold shapes and motion are desirable. It can also work for packaging and UI promos that need a friendly but forceful display voice, while extended paragraph text may feel dense due to the heavy strokes and compact counters.
The overall tone is assertive and high-energy, with a sporty, competition-ready attitude. Rounded corners and smooth curves temper the aggression, adding a friendly, contemporary feel that stays bold and promotional rather than harsh. The pronounced slant contributes speed and motion, making the face feel dynamic and attention-grabbing.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum visual impact with a fast, athletic slant and rounded-rectangle letterforms that remain smooth and modern. The consistent, softened geometry suggests an intention to balance toughness with approachability for branding and display settings.
The design emphasizes mass and silhouette over fine interior detail, so counters remain relatively small and letterforms feel compact and solid. The wide stance and consistent rounding create strong logo-like shapes, especially in uppercase, while the italic angle keeps long lines visually moving forward.