Sans Superellipse Ifpy 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, kids, stickers, playful, chunky, bouncy, comic, friendly, attention-grabbing, friendly tone, retro play, handmade feel, display impact, blocky, soft-cornered, bulky, compact counters, irregular rhythm.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) bowls and broadly squared terminals. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, and the corners are softened rather than sharp, giving the shapes a molded, cut-out look. Counters tend to be compact and rectangular, and the overall silhouette is wide and sturdy with a tall lowercase presence. Spacing and widths vary noticeably across letters, and many glyphs show subtle, intentional skewing or wobble that creates an uneven, hand-set rhythm while remaining clearly upright and legible.
This face is most effective in short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, packaging, and playful branding. It also works well for children’s products, stickers, labels, and attention-grabbing UI callouts where a friendly, chunky voice is needed. Because counters are tight and the texture is dense, it’s best used at larger sizes rather than long-form reading.
The font reads as upbeat and informal, with a toy-like, poster-friendly energy. Its soft geometry and slightly quirky proportions feel approachable and humorous rather than technical or corporate, making it well suited to lighthearted messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with softened geometry and a deliberately imperfect rhythm, combining sturdy superelliptical forms with a lively, hand-cut character. It aims to be immediately legible while projecting a fun, approachable personality.
Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent chunky construction, with small apertures and strong, simplified interior shapes that stay bold at display sizes. Numerals match the same rounded-rectangular logic and feel sturdy and sign-like, helping mixed text maintain a cohesive texture.