Sans Superellipse Ipke 7 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Petale' by LomoHiber (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, retro, sporty, punchy, playful, confident, impact, momentum, distinctiveness, display clarity, brand voice, slanted, rounded, chunky, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are thick and sculpted, with prominent triangular and wedge-like cut-ins at joins and terminals that create a carved, ink-trap-like texture. Curves are smooth and superelliptical, counters are compact, and many letters show asymmetric shaping that boosts forward motion. The rhythm is lively and uneven in a controlled way, with wide bowls and sturdy verticals that keep the forms stable despite the slant.
Best suited to large-scale typography where its chunky shapes and carved details can be appreciated—headlines, posters, identity marks, and bold packaging. It can also work for short blocks of display copy where a high-impact, dynamic voice is desired, but the tight counters and dense texture suggest avoiding very small sizes.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a retro display attitude that feels at home in attention-grabbing settings. The slant and carved notches add speed and drama, while the rounded geometry keeps the mood friendly rather than aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a fast, forward-leaning stance, using rounded-rectangle geometry for cohesion and repeated wedge cut-ins to add character and prevent heavy joins from clogging. It aims for a distinctive, branded display look that remains legible while feeling custom and energetic.
The distinctive cut-in details repeat across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, giving the font a recognizable “shaved” silhouette at a glance. Numerals and rounded letters (like 0, 8, 9, O, S) emphasize compact counters and bold interior shapes, which helps maintain a strong black presence in text settings.