Sans Superellipse Illo 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: sports branding, esports, headlines, posters, logotypes, sporty, fast, aggressive, techy, futuristic, impact, speed, modernity, branding, display, oblique, extended, blocky, angular, rounded corners.
A heavy, oblique sans with extended proportions and a compact, aerodynamic rhythm. Strokes are monolinear and dense, with corners consistently eased into rounded-rectangle curves rather than sharp points, creating a superelliptical feel across bowls and counters. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, while diagonals and cut-ins add a chiseled, forward-leaning geometry that stays cohesive from caps to lowercase. Figures follow the same slanted, squarish construction, favoring broad, stable shapes and simplified interior spaces for impact at larger sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as sports and esports identities, event posters, title cards, and bold product or team marks. It also works well for tech or automotive-style graphics where a sense of motion is desired. For longer text, it’s more effective as display typography than as a primary reading face.
The overall tone is kinetic and performance-driven, like motorsport graphics or action-oriented branding. Its slant and squared curves suggest speed and control, while the mass and tight counters keep the voice assertive and high-energy. The look reads contemporary and tech-forward, with a hint of arcade or sci-fi styling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined, speed-inflected silhouette. By combining extended widths, a pronounced slant, and rounded-rectangle construction, it aims for a modern display voice that stays consistent and recognizable across letters and numerals.
Spacing feels intentionally tight and compact, reinforcing a strong horizontal flow in words. Rounded corners soften the aggressiveness of the slanted blocks, making the style feel engineered rather than rough or distressed. The italic angle is strong enough to be a primary identity feature, not just a subtle emphasis.