Sans Superellipse Kiku 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: branding, headlines, packaging, posters, ui labels, friendly, retro, playful, techy, soft, approachability, geometric clarity, display impact, screen-friendly, rounded, superelliptic, monoline, blunt, compact terminals.
A heavy, rounded sans built from superelliptic, rounded-rectangle geometry. Strokes are largely monoline with softened corners and blunt, squared terminals that keep counters open and shapes stable. Curves tend to flatten slightly at extremes, giving bowls and arcs a boxy-round feel; joins are smooth and the overall rhythm is steady and uncluttered. Numerals and lowercase show generous rounding and simplified construction, prioritizing clear silhouettes over sharp detail.
Well suited to bold branding systems, logos/wordmarks, and headline typography where a friendly geometric voice is desired. The sturdy, rounded construction also fits UI labels, signage, and packaging where clear, high-contrast letterforms and consistent texture help maintain readability.
The rounded, blocky curves read approachable and contemporary, with a subtle retro-tech flavor reminiscent of product UI, transit/wayfinding, and playful branding. Its softness reduces severity while the strong weight keeps it confident and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust geometric sans with softened edges—combining strong presence with an inviting, approachable tone. Its superelliptic construction suggests a focus on modern screen-friendly shapes and clean, reproducible silhouettes for display-forward applications.
Key forms emphasize squarish rounds (notably in O/C/D/G and the lowercase bowls), and the punctuation and dots follow the same soft, geometric logic. The overall color is dark and even, and the simplified shapes maintain legibility in large display settings while remaining usable at moderate text sizes.