Sans Superellipse Rikuh 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, elegant, minimal, refined, contemporary, space saving, modern refinement, editorial clarity, hierarchy, tall, condensed, airy, crisp, clean.
This typeface is built around tall, condensed proportions with generous vertical reach and tight horizontal footprints. Strokes are slender and mostly monolinear in feel, with subtle modulation that becomes noticeable on curves and joins, keeping the texture crisp rather than purely geometric. Round letters read as narrow ovals, while straight-sided forms stay disciplined and parallel, creating a consistent, columnar rhythm. Terminals are clean and unembellished, counters are relatively open for the width, and spacing feels measured to preserve a light, airy color even in longer text.
This font performs best in headlines, subheads, and editorial settings where a narrow width helps fit more characters per line while maintaining a high-end look. It also suits branding and packaging systems that benefit from tall, refined typography and clear hierarchy. For longer passages, it works most comfortably when given ample size and leading to preserve its airy texture.
The overall tone is poised and modern, with an editorial cleanliness that suggests premium, design-forward communication. Its narrow stance and restrained detailing lend a quiet sophistication, reading as stylish without becoming decorative or playful. The texture feels calm and controlled, suitable for layouts where white space and hierarchy are important.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, space-efficient sans voice with a polished, fashion-and-editorial sensibility. It prioritizes vertical elegance and consistent rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, aiming for clarity and sophistication rather than overt personality.
In the sample text, the condensed width produces strong vertical emphasis and compact line lengths, while the numerals and punctuation maintain the same lean, refined voice. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, legible construction, and the capitals feel display-ready due to their height and sleek stroke weight.