Sans Superellipse Iklis 9 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype and 'Mattby Display' by Paavola Type Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo concepts, sporty, punchy, energetic, confident, retro, impact, speed, bold display, athletic branding, attention-grabbing, slanted, compact, blocky, rounded corners, ink-trap hints.
A very heavy, right-leaning sans with compact proportions and a slightly condensed feel in many glyphs. Strokes are broadly uniform and end in squared terminals softened by rounded corners, creating a superellipse-like geometry rather than true circles. Counters are tight and often oval or rounded-rectangular, with occasional notch-like apertures and small cut-ins that read like pragmatic shaping for dense, bold forms. The lowercase is tall relative to the caps, and overall spacing is sturdy and even, optimized for strong silhouettes in short bursts of text.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, sports and event branding, and packaging where a strong, energetic voice is needed. It can also work for logo concepts and wordmarks, especially when you want a compact, slanted silhouette that reads quickly at a distance.
The tone is assertive and high-impact, with a sporty, forward-driving slant that suggests speed and momentum. Its chunky forms and softened corners balance toughness with approachability, giving it a bold, headline-ready personality that can feel both retro and contemporary depending on styling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, athletic slant and simplified, rounded-rectangular construction that holds up under heavy weight. Its shapes prioritize bold, legible silhouettes and a consistent, punchy texture for attention-grabbing typography.
In the sample text, the dense black color and tight internal counters make it most effective at larger sizes, where the rounded-rectangular shaping and cut-ins remain clear. Numerals and uppercase have a billboard-like presence, while the lowercase keeps a strong rhythm for short, emphatic phrases.