Sans Superellipse Ildy 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vinila' by Plau, 'Crique Grotesk' by Stawix, and 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, energetic, assertive, modern, playful, impact, momentum, modernization, approachability, promotional, rounded, soft corners, oblique, chunky, compact counters.
This typeface uses heavy, rounded-rectangle construction with smooth, softened corners and tightly enclosed counters. The oblique slant is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, creating a forward-leaning rhythm with a strong, even stroke presence. Letterforms are wide and stable, with broad shoulders and blunt terminals that read cleanly at large sizes; curves are built from superelliptical arcs rather than true circles, giving rounds a slightly squared feel. The lowercase shows single-storey forms where applicable and maintains a sturdy, compact interior space that emphasizes mass and impact.
It performs best in display contexts such as headlines, posters, and large-format messaging where its broad stance and slanted energy remain crisp. The friendly-but-tough geometry also suits branding systems, packaging callouts, and sports or fitness-oriented graphics that benefit from a strong, condensed message block.
The overall tone is forceful and upbeat, combining a sporty momentum from the slant with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry. It feels contemporary and promotional, with a confident voice suited to attention-grabbing statements rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a streamlined, rounded industrial feel, balancing softness and strength while keeping the forms simple and highly legible at display sizes. The consistent oblique angle and superelliptical curves suggest a focus on motion, modernity, and bold editorial emphasis.
Numerals follow the same rounded, blocky logic, with clear silhouettes and a consistent forward pitch that matches the letters. The design’s tight counters and substantial joins favor short bursts of copy, where the bold shapes and smooth curvature can do the visual work.