Sans Superellipse Rikoy 2 is a light, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, modern, sleek, elegant, calm, refined, space saving, modernism, refinement, display clarity, geometric softness, condensed, monolinear, rounded terminals, vertical stress, open apertures.
This typeface is highly condensed with a tall, linear silhouette and a consistent, pared-back stroke style. Curves are built from smooth, rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and counters a gently squarish softness rather than a purely circular feel. Strokes stay mostly even with subtle modulation, and many terminals end cleanly with slight rounding, producing a polished, continuous rhythm. Spacing is tight and vertical, with narrow letters and compact counters that emphasize height and a streamlined texture in text.
It performs best in display settings where tall, condensed letterforms are an advantage—headlines, covers, posters, and brand wordmarks. The clean geometry also suits packaging and contemporary identity systems where a narrow footprint and a refined, structured texture are desired.
The overall tone is modern and composed, with a subtle fashion/editorial elegance. Its narrow proportions and softened geometric forms feel efficient and contemporary, leaning toward a cool, minimalist sensibility rather than expressive or rustic character.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving condensed voice with a modern, softened-geometric construction. By combining tall proportions with rounded-rectangle curves and restrained stroke behavior, it aims for a contemporary, premium feel that remains clean and highly controlled in setting.
Round characters (like O/Q/0 and lower-case bowls) keep a controlled, superelliptical squareness that remains consistent across the set, helping the font look cohesive in both caps and mixed-case text. Numerals match the condensed, vertical stance, reinforcing a neat, column-like appearance when set in sequences.