Sans Superellipse Iklis 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Beiko Heavy' by Minor Praxis, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' by Monotype, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotions, sporty, energetic, assertive, modern, playful, impact, motion, attention, modernity, bold branding, slanted, rounded, compact, chunky, bouncy.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded, superelliptical construction and a compact, forward-leaning stance. Strokes are thick and even, with broad curves, soft corners, and counters that stay open despite the weight. Proportions feel tall in the lowercase with short extenders, while rounds like O/C/G lean into ovalized, rounded-rectangle geometry; joins and terminals are generally blunt and smooth rather than sharp. The overall rhythm is tight and punchy, producing dense, high-impact word shapes in text.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where a bold, kinetic voice is needed—posters, promotions, sports and fitness branding, packaging callouts, and attention-grabbing UI labels. In longer passages it will appear dense, so it’s strongest when used large with generous spacing.
The design reads loud, fast, and confident, with a sporty, poster-like attitude. Its strong slant and inflated shapes give it an energetic, slightly playful tone that still feels contemporary and purposeful.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a smooth, rounded geometry and an emphatic italic lean. It prioritizes immediate readability at display sizes while projecting speed and confidence through compact, heavy letterforms.
Capitals are sturdy and simplified, while the lowercase adds a friendlier bounce through rounded shoulders and wide bowls. Numerals match the same chunky, rounded language and hold up well at display sizes where the weight and slant become a key part of the personality.