Sans Superellipse Yifo 4 is a bold, very wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, sports branding, retro, sporty, confident, playful, punchy, impact, motion, headline voice, brand distinctiveness, slanted, rounded, soft corners, swashy, bracketed.
A heavy, forward-slanted display face with compact interior counters and prominent contrast between thick stems and hairline joins. Letterforms are broad and strongly weighted, with rounded, superellipse-like curves and softened terminals that often finish in small hooked or flared shapes. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and billboard-like, while the lowercase introduces more movement through angled joins, curved shoulders, and occasional swash-like strokes. Numerals follow the same robust construction, with rounded bowls and crisp, high-contrast detailing that stays consistent across the set.
Best suited for large-scale applications where its broad proportions and high-contrast details can breathe—posters, impactful headlines, brand marks, and packaging. It also fits energetic categories like sports, entertainment, and bold editorial display, where a fast, slanted voice helps lead the composition.
The overall tone is energetic and extroverted, blending vintage sign-painting swagger with a modern, punchy athletic feel. Its slant and high-contrast detailing add speed and attitude, while the rounded geometry keeps it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a speedy, italicized stance and a rounded, sculpted construction. It aims for a distinctive display texture—confident and attention-grabbing—while staying cohesive through consistent curves, softened corners, and repeating terminal behaviors.
The spacing and rhythm read intentionally dynamic, with several characters showing expressive terminals that create a lively texture in paragraphs. In text settings, the strong weight and tight counters push it firmly into headline territory, especially at smaller sizes.