Sans Superellipse Ilse 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, apparel, packaging, sporty, action, industrial, retro, impact, speed, strength, display, oblique, blocky, compact, rounded corners, angular cuts.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Letterforms are built from chunky, rounded-rectangle masses with squared-off terminals, softened corners, and frequent diagonal cuts that reinforce forward motion. Curves read as superellipse-like bowls (notably in O, Q, and 8), while straight strokes stay blunt and uniform in thickness. The rhythm is tight and forceful, with short apertures and sturdy joins that keep the texture dense in words.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports branding, event graphics, and bold packaging. It can also work for logos and apparel marks where a dense, slanted, industrial voice is desirable; extended text will feel heavy and tightly packed.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and mechanical, with a contemporary sports-and-performance feel. Its chunky geometry and slanted stance suggest motion, impact, and utilitarian strength rather than delicacy or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch and speed through an oblique stance, compact counters, and rounded-rectangular construction. Its consistent, blunt stroke endings and diagonally cut details aim for a durable, high-energy display presence.
Uppercase forms are especially compact and punchy, while lowercase maintains the same dense construction and high visual mass. Numerals follow the same blocky logic, with simplified shapes and rounded corners that keep them cohesive in headings.