Sans Superellipse Imken 1 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Rogue Sans Nova' by Device, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Moveo Sans' by Green Type, 'Taz' by LucasFonts, and 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, product logos, packaging, sporty, assertive, modern, energetic, technical, impact, motion, modernization, branding, clarity, oblique, rounded, extended, squared-round, compact counters.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with extended proportions and rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are broadly uniform with smooth joins and softened corners, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptical feel. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, and the overall spacing feels compact for the width, producing a dense, forward-leaning rhythm. Numerals and caps share the same wide stance and rounded geometry, with the lowercase keeping a straightforward, utilitarian structure.
Best suited to display typography where strong presence and speed cues are desirable: headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, punchy product marks, and energetic packaging. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when a bold, modern tone is needed, especially at larger sizes.
The combination of wide stance and strong oblique slant reads fast, punchy, and performance-oriented. Its rounded squareness adds a contemporary, engineered tone—confident rather than elegant—suggesting motion and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact, contemporary voice by combining extended widths, a consistent oblique slant, and rounded-rectangle letterforms. It prioritizes immediacy and brandable shape over text-centric softness, aiming for a streamlined, action-forward look.
The italic angle is consistent across the set, and the rounded corners keep the weight from feeling harsh at large sizes. Wide capitals and sturdy numerals make it visually commanding, while the compact interior spaces can make long text feel tight and best suited to display settings.