Sans Superellipse Ipke 2 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Petale' by LomoHiber (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, playful, retro, punchy, sporty, cartoonish, attention grabbing, retro flavor, friendly impact, dynamic motion, rounded, soft corners, bulbous, chunky, bouncy rhythm.
A heavy, slanted display sans with rounded-rectangle construction and inflated bowls. Strokes are thick and compact with tight internal counters, and many terminals are smoothly blunted rather than sharply cut, giving forms a soft, molded feel. Curves lean toward superelliptical geometry, while joins and shoulders stay broad and sturdy, producing a lively, bouncing rhythm across words. Numerals and caps share the same dense, rounded massing, maintaining consistent color and strong silhouette clarity at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines, short slogans, and high-impact display settings where its dense, rounded forms can read as intentional and expressive. It works well for posters, branding marks, packaging, and event graphics that want a playful retro punch. For longer text, it will be most comfortable in large sizes with relaxed tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, with a distinctly retro, poster-like attitude. Its rounded heft and forward slant read as energetic and friendly rather than formal, leaning into fun, pop culture, and sports-adjacent aesthetics. The texture feels loud and confident, suited to attention-grabbing statements.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact through rounded, superelliptical shapes and a forward-leaning stance. The goal seems to be a friendly, energetic display voice that feels nostalgic and bold while keeping edges soft and approachable.
The slant and chunky proportions create noticeable motion, and the tight counters can make small sizes feel dark; it visually rewards generous sizing and spacing. The design’s rounded corners and broad curves keep the heaviness from feeling harsh, while the condensed apertures add extra punch and density.