Sans Superellipse Sikop 12 is a very bold, very narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, poster, authoritative, condensed, modern, space saving, maximum impact, display emphasis, signage clarity, rectilinear, squared, compressed, compact, stacked.
A tall, tightly compressed sans with a rectilinear, rounded-rectangle skeleton and emphatic vertical stress. Strokes are heavy with pronounced contrast: verticals read as solid columns while horizontals and joins are noticeably thinner, producing sharp, graphic counters. Curves are minimized into superellipse-like corners, giving bowls and rounds a squared-off softness rather than true circularity. Spacing is compact and the overall rhythm is vertical and stacked, with uppercase and numerals built for impact at display sizes.
Best suited for large headlines, posters, and bold branding where a compact width and strong vertical rhythm help fit more characters without losing presence. It also works well for packaging, labels, and signage systems that benefit from a sturdy, geometric look and a highly legible all-caps voice.
The tone is forceful and utilitarian, with an industrial, signage-like directness. Its compressed proportions and stark black shapes feel assertive and attention-seeking, leaning toward modern poster typography rather than neutral text setting.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in a narrow footprint, combining heavy vertical strokes with squared, rounded forms to create a distinctive, modern display voice. It prioritizes silhouette strength and space efficiency, making it practical for tight layouts and high-contrast graphic compositions.
Round letters and figures keep tight, rounded corners and narrow apertures, which increases density and creates a strong silhouette in headlines. The thin cross-strokes and small interior spaces can close up at small sizes, so it performs best when given room and scale.