Sans Superellipse Ilbo 1 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'PG Gothique' and 'PG Grotesque' by Paulo Goode, 'Scansky' by Satori TF, 'Rochester Serial' by SoftMaker, and 'Palo' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, packaging, logos, sporty, punchy, energetic, assertive, friendly, impact, motion, branding, display clarity, approachability, oblique, rounded, compact, blocky, high-impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay robust and relatively even, with broad curves that read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, giving counters a squarish roundness. Terminals are clean and blunt, and the overall silhouette feels compact and planted, especially in the lowercase where bowls and shoulders are chunky. Spacing and rhythm favor solid, dense word shapes, while capitals maintain clear, geometric forms with minimal ornamentation.
Best suited to short, prominent text such as sports identities, campaign headlines, posters, and bold packaging callouts where the slanted, rounded mass can do the work. It can also serve in logo wordmarks and attention-grabbing UI banners, especially when large sizes and tight messaging are desired.
The tone is confident and high-energy, with a sporty, action-forward slant that suggests motion and urgency. Its rounded geometry keeps the feel approachable rather than aggressive, balancing impact with friendliness. Overall it projects a contemporary, promotional voice suited to bold statements.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean sans framework, combining a forward oblique stance with rounded, superelliptical forms for contemporary readability. It emphasizes strong silhouettes, compact density, and quick legibility for promotional and branding contexts.
The numerals and uppercase forms appear designed for quick recognition at display sizes, leaning on wide, simplified shapes and generous internal openings where possible. The italic angle is consistent and contributes strongly to the font’s momentum, making lines of text feel forward-leaning and dynamic.