Sans Superellipse Illy 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Spiegel Sans' by LucasFonts, 'Burlingame' by Monotype, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Parisine Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, packaging, app promos, sporty, energetic, bold, modern, confident, impact, speed, attention, branding, oblique, blocky, rounded, compact counters, soft corners.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation and softly squared terminals that keep corners from feeling sharp. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, giving letters a dense, compact internal rhythm, while the overall set stays open and highly legible at display sizes. Uppercase forms are sturdy and blocky, and the lowercase shows a tall, assertive stance with simplified shapes and consistent, forward-leaning geometry.
This style works best where you need immediate impact: sports identities, event posters, bold advertising headlines, packaging callouts, and promotional UI moments. It also suits short phrases, badges, and merchandise graphics where dense, high-contrast-with-background lettering is desirable.
The overall tone is fast, punchy, and assertive—more “action headline” than neutral text. Its slant and mass communicate momentum and impact, while the rounded shaping keeps the voice friendly rather than aggressive. The result feels contemporary and promotional, with a clear athletic or performance-oriented energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a streamlined, rounded sans structure and a consistent oblique slant. It prioritizes momentum, clarity at large sizes, and a solid, modern silhouette suitable for branding and campaign-oriented typography.
Digits match the letterforms in weight and slant, maintaining a cohesive, poster-ready texture. The italic angle is consistent across the set, helping lines of text read as a unified, forward-moving stripe. The spacing appears tuned for strong, compact blocks of copy rather than airy, delicate settings.