Sans Superellipse Ilvy 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Taz' by LucasFonts, and 'RBNo3.1' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, merch, packaging, sporty, dynamic, confident, punchy, modern, impact, motion, branding, modernity, display, oblique, compact apertures, rounded corners, blocky, geometric.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and squared, superellipse-like counters. Strokes stay essentially monolinear, with corners and joins softened into rounded terminals that keep the shapes compact and cohesive. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and tight apertures, while round letters (o, e, c) read as rounded rectangles rather than pure circles. Numerals and capitals maintain the same forward-leaning, blocky geometry, producing a dense, high-impact texture in lines of text.
Best suited to short, prominent copy where impact matters—sports and fitness branding, event and poster headlines, product packaging, and bold digital hero text. It can work for subheads and labels when set with generous spacing and line height to preserve clarity.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a speed-forward slant that suggests motion and performance. Its chunky geometry feels contemporary and industrial, balancing friendliness from the rounded corners with an unmistakably forceful presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a streamlined, geometric voice—combining a forward-leaning stance for motion with rounded-rectangle forms for a modern, controlled feel. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistent rhythm for branding-led display use.
In running text, the strong slant and compact openings can create a dark, tightly knit rhythm, especially in combinations like e/s/a and in the numerals. The design’s consistent rounding and squarish bowls give it a distinctly engineered look that stays uniform across caps, lowercase, and figures.