Sans Superellipse Ifto 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neuropa' by Device, 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype, 'Core Sans N' and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core, and 'Mamut' by Totem (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, punchy, playful, retro, approachable, impact, warmth, friendliness, retro modern, brand voice, chunky, rounded, soft corners, compact apertures, high impact.
This typeface is built from heavy, rounded-rectangle forms with softened corners and smooth, continuous curves. Strokes are uniformly thick, with compact counters and relatively tight apertures that create dense, high-ink letterforms. The overall rhythm is steady and blocky, with broad caps and sturdy lowercase shapes that keep silhouettes simple and legible at larger sizes. Curved letters like C, G, O, and S feel superelliptical and inflated, while joins and terminals stay clean and geometric rather than calligraphic.
It performs best in display contexts such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and storefront or event signage where its chunky, rounded forms deliver immediate impact. It can also work for short UI labels or social graphics when a warm, attention-grabbing voice is needed, but is less suited to long reading at small sizes due to its dense interior spaces.
The tone is bold and approachable, combining a toy-like softness with the confidence of chunky display lettering. It reads as upbeat and slightly retro, suggesting comfort, friendliness, and energetic emphasis rather than precision or formality.
The design appears intended as a bold, rounded display sans that maximizes visual weight while keeping edges soft and inviting. Its superellipse-driven construction and compact counters suggest an emphasis on strong silhouettes, easy recognition, and a friendly contemporary-retro character for branding-forward typography.
The rounded geometry gives the font a strong “stamp” presence in text blocks, producing dark, even color and clear word shapes. Because counters are small and apertures are narrow in several letters, it visually favors headline and poster sizing where the friendly shapes can breathe.