Sans Superellipse Tikon 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Formata' by Berthold, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Generica Condensed' and 'Gill Sans Nova' by Monotype, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, and 'Earthboy' by Supfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, rugged, handmade, industrial, loud, retro, display impact, print texture, rugged branding, vintage feel, rough-edged, inked, distressed, compact, blunt.
This typeface uses compact, blocky letterforms built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) shapes with thick, dark strokes. Edges are intentionally irregular and slightly chipped, creating a printed/inked texture rather than clean geometric outlines. Counters are generally small and tight, and terminals are blunt with subtly rounded corners. Overall spacing feels sturdy and compact, with a slightly uneven rhythm caused by the rough contouring and minor width differences across glyphs.
It’s best suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, labels, and bold branding where texture is a feature. The dense strokes and tight counters can reduce clarity at small sizes, so it performs most strongly in display settings with adequate size and contrast.
The texture and heavy presence give it a rugged, handmade voice that reads as bold, utilitarian, and a bit gritty. It evokes stamped packaging, screen-printed posters, or worn signage—confident and attention-seeking rather than refined.
The design appears intended to combine a sturdy, condensed sans foundation with an intentionally rough print texture, producing a bold display face that feels tactile and imperfect. The rounded-rectangle geometry keeps the forms cohesive while the distressed edges add character and atmosphere.
Round letters (like O, Q, and 0) appear more squarish than circular, reinforcing the rounded-rectangle construction. Numerals match the same chunky, distressed treatment, keeping a consistent color and density across alphanumerics.