Sans Superellipse Ilby 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Molde' by Letritas, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Kairos Sans' by Monotype, and 'Breul Grotesk' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, social ads, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, punchy, high impact, brand display, athletic tone, friendly strength, rounded, oblique, blocky, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Letterforms are built from chunky strokes with softened corners and squared-off curves, producing a superellipse feel in bowls and counters. The rhythm is tight and forceful: apertures tend toward narrow, terminals are mostly blunt, and joins are sturdy, giving a compressed, high-impact texture in text. Figures match the letterforms’ blocky geometry, with large enclosed counters and consistent corner rounding for a cohesive, industrial smoothness.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of copy where its weight and oblique momentum can do the work—sports identities, event promos, apparel graphics, packaging callouts, and social media ads. It can also serve as a strong secondary display face in brand systems that want a rounded, modern, high-impact sans.
The overall tone is bold and athletic, projecting speed and confidence through its forward slant and wide stance. The softened corners keep the voice approachable rather than aggressive, balancing impact with a friendly, contemporary feel. It reads like a display style designed to grab attention quickly and hold it.
The likely intent is a high-visibility display sans that combines athletic urgency with a softened, rounded construction for broad appeal. Its geometry prioritizes bold silhouettes and consistent, brandable shapes that stay legible and distinctive at large sizes.
The design emphasizes uniform, rounded geometry across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating strong brand consistency. Dense letterspacing and reduced internal openings contribute to a solid, poster-like color, especially at larger sizes where the rounded corners and squared curves become a defining signature.