Sans Superellipse Ibkaf 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP, 'Congress Sans' by Club Type, 'Miura' by DSType, 'PT Sans Pro' by ParaType, 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH, 'Etelka' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Corbert Compact' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, friendly, punchy, retro, playful, chunky, display impact, approachability, brand voice, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, compact, heavy terminals, sturdy.
A very heavy, rounded sans with blocky superelliptical construction and softened corners throughout. Curves are broad and even, with minimal stroke modulation and a generally compact internal counter space, giving letters a solid, ink-trap-free silhouette. Uppercase forms feel geometric and stable (notably the wide, rounded bowls and squared-off joins), while lowercase shapes stay simple and robust with short extenders and dense, dark counters; the i/j carry prominent diamond-shaped dots that add a distinctive detail. Numerals are similarly stout and rounded, maintaining consistent weight and a strong, poster-like presence.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where mass and clarity at a distance matter, such as posters, signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for bold UI labels or section headers when you want a friendly, emphatic tone, but is less ideal for long-form text due to the dense counters and strong color on the page.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, with a mid-century/retro display energy and a slightly cartoonish warmth from the rounded-rectangle geometry. It reads confident and upbeat rather than formal, trading refinement for impact and friendliness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a soft, approachable geometry—combining geometric, rounded construction with sturdy proportions for attention-grabbing display typography and brand-forward messaging.
The heavy weight and compact apertures make it most effective at larger sizes; in dense settings, interior spaces can close up and punctuation becomes secondary to the strong overall texture. The diamond tittle on i and j and the rounded, chunky punctuation contribute to a recognizable, branded voice.