Sans Superellipse Ilwu 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype; 'Fact' by ParaType; 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core; and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, punchy, energetic, retro, confident, impact, speed, approachability, display tone, brand presence, rounded, oblique, soft-cornered, blocky, compact counters.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are uniform and dense, with soft corners and superelliptical curves that keep the shapes smooth rather than mechanical. Counters are relatively compact, terminals are blunt, and the overall rhythm reads as chunky and forward-leaning. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with a single-storey a and g, and figures that match the same wide, rounded, block-like geometry.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a bold, kinetic wordmark is needed. It performs especially well for sports and fitness identities, energetic packaging, event promotions, and short UI/overlay labels where the forward-leaning, rounded mass reads quickly.
The tone is assertive and high-impact, with a sporty, display-driven swagger. Its rounded mass and forward slant suggest speed and momentum, evoking athletic branding, arcade/retro headlines, and bold promotional energy without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, rounded geometry and a sense of motion. By combining wide, superelliptical forms with an oblique stance and blunt terminals, it aims to create a loud, modern display voice that remains approachable.
The strong fill and tight interior spaces favor larger sizes where the rounded details and counters can open up. The italic angle and wide stance create a distinctive word shape, and the numerals carry the same compact, punchy presence for scoreboards or short numeric callouts.