Sans Superellipse Ikkip 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, punchy, playful, retro, assertive, chunky, high impact, approachable boldness, retro display, brand personality, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, rounded-rectangle sans with a compact, dense texture and noticeably softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and steady, with counters kept relatively tight, giving letters a solid, poster-like presence. Curves read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, and many joins and terminals feel slightly sculpted, creating subtle notches and wedge-like cuts in places. Lowercase forms are sturdy with a high x-height impression, while caps remain broad and squat, producing a strong horizontal rhythm.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, event branding, packaging, and bold logo wordmarks. It can also work for signage and social graphics where quick recognition and strong silhouette are priorities, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is loud and attention-grabbing, with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry. It carries a playful, retro-leaning energy—confident and a bit cheeky—suited to designs that want impact without looking harsh or mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through heavy weight and wide, rounded construction, while keeping the feel approachable via soft corners and superelliptical curves. The subtle sculpting and cut-ins add personality and help distinguish shapes in bold display use.
In text, the dense weight and tight interior spaces make it most effective at larger sizes, where the distinctive cut-ins and rounded geometry read clearly. The figures and punctuation follow the same chunky, softened logic, reinforcing a consistent, bold display voice.