Sans Superellipse Ikkon 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, merchandise, chunky, playful, poster-like, retro, attention, friendly impact, retro display, bold branding, blocky, rounded, soft corners, compact apertures, high impact.
A heavy, block-built sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Curves are squarish and superelliptical rather than geometric circular, and many joins are simplified into broad, continuous masses. Counters are small and often rectangular, apertures tend to be tight, and terminals are blunt, giving the letters a solid, stamped silhouette. Proportions favor wide, stable shapes with occasional width variation across glyphs, producing a lively rhythm despite the overall density.
Best suited for large-size applications where bold silhouettes carry the message—posters, headlines, brand marks, packaging, and merchandise graphics. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when a friendly, high-impact voice is desired, but its tight counters suggest avoiding long passages at small sizes.
The overall tone is loud, friendly, and slightly quirky—more cartoon and display than neutral text. Its thick silhouettes and softened geometry read as approachable and fun while still feeling assertive and attention-grabbing.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged, rounded-rectangle aesthetic—prioritizing recognizability and a distinctive, retro-leaning display voice over typographic neutrality.
The design emphasizes silhouette over interior detail: bowls and counters stay compact, and diagonal forms are handled with chunky cuts that keep stroke masses consistent. The numerals match the same rounded, blocky language, maintaining a cohesive, sign-like presence across letters and figures.