Sans Superellipse Ikkoh 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logo marks, punchy, playful, retro, chunky, friendly, maximum impact, approachable boldness, retro display, geometric solidity, blocky, rounded corners, soft terminals, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, compact display sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry with softly radiused corners and mostly flat, horizontal terminals. Curves are squared-off into superellipse-like bowls, producing tight internal counters and a strong, solid silhouette. Joins and transitions stay blunt and minimal, with small notches and cut-ins providing articulation in letters like S, G, and a without introducing true stroke modulation. Spacing appears sturdy and even, with wide set forms that read as dense blocks at text sizes.
This font performs best in large sizes where its blocky superellipse forms and tight counters remain clear—headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand statements. It can also work for short UI labels or signage when used sparingly and with ample size and contrast.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, with a slightly retro, poster-like attitude. Its rounded squareness feels friendly rather than aggressive, while the dense black shapes create a loud, attention-grabbing voice suited to energetic messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with softened geometry, combining a strong, billboard-like presence with rounded corners that keep the tone approachable. Its simplified construction and dense rhythm suggest a focus on display typography for impactful, characterful communication.
Round letters (O, Q, 0) lean toward squared bowls, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are broad and simplified, emphasizing mass over sharpness. Numerals share the same chunky construction, with large, stable forms and tight apertures that favor impact over delicate detail.