Sans Superellipse Ikkow 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric and 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sporty, punchy, dynamic, retro, impact, speed, branding, headline display, slanted, blocky, compressed counters, oblique cuts, rounded corners.
A heavy, right-slanted sans with broad proportions and rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are thick and confident, with smooth corners and a consistent superelliptical feel in bowls and counters. Terminals often resolve into angled, wedge-like cuts rather than flat ends, creating a brisk rhythm across words. Curves are simplified and geometric, while interiors stay relatively tight, emphasizing mass and impact over openness.
Best suited to display settings where a strong, kinetic voice is needed—sports identities, event posters, promotional headlines, and bold logo wordmarks. It also works well on packaging or social graphics when set large, where the rounded geometry and angled cuts remain crisp and distinctive.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a fast, forward-leaning stance that reads as athletic and attention-grabbing. Its chunky shapes and angled terminals lend a slightly retro, headline-driven character reminiscent of sports branding and bold display typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and speed through a slanted stance, compact counters, and rounded-rectangle forms. Angled terminals and simplified curves reinforce a branded, headline-first aesthetic built for quick recognition.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and compact, with simplified geometry and minimal detailing. The numerals share the same blocky, rounded-rectangle logic and slanted posture, keeping the set visually cohesive in large, high-contrast applications.