Sans Superellipse Rikoh 2 is a light, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nanueng' by Jipatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, editorial display, packaging, posters, signage, modern, technical, minimal, clinical, futuristic, space saving, modern utility, geometric clarity, systematic tone, condensed, monolinear, rounded corners, soft geometry, tall proportions.
A condensed sans with tall proportions and a restrained, monolinear feel. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls rather than true circles, giving counters a softly squared geometry. Strokes are clean and consistent, with flat terminals and subtly rounded joins; the overall rhythm is tight and vertical, producing a compact texture in text. Numerals and capitals follow the same narrow, straight-sided construction, keeping shapes crisp and controlled.
Works well where space is limited and a clean, contemporary voice is needed—UI labels, navigation, and compact headings. The narrow build also suits posters, signage, and packaging that benefit from vertical efficiency and a streamlined, technical aesthetic. Best used at display sizes or as headline typography where its condensed rhythm can read clearly.
The font communicates a contemporary, engineered tone—precise and orderly, but softened by rounded corners. Its narrow, high-rise silhouette feels efficient and systematized, with a slightly futuristic, interface-forward character rather than a warm or expressive one.
Likely designed to deliver a space-saving, contemporary sans with a distinctive rounded-rectangle construction. The goal appears to be a controlled, modern texture that feels precise and utilitarian while avoiding harshness through softened corners and consistent geometry.
Round letters such as O/Q and bowls in B/P/R show straightened sides and squared-off curvature, reinforcing the superellipse construction. Diagonals in A/V/W/X are steep and compact, and punctuation and dots appear minimal and unobtrusive, supporting a clean reading color in display sizes.