Sans Superellipse Ibdop 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Imago W1G' by Berthold, 'Cynosure' and 'Cynosure Soft' by Device, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Rochester Serial' by SoftMaker, 'Address Sans Pro' by Sudtipos, and 'Gunar' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, industrial, sporty, friendly, impactful, impact, modernity, strength, approachability, clarity, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, geometric.
A heavy, geometric sans with squared-off, superellipse-style curves and consistently rounded corners. Strokes are thick and steady with clean, blunt terminals; counters are compact and often rectangular-oval in feel, giving the forms a dense, punchy color. Proportions lean wide and sturdy, with a tall x-height and short extenders, producing a tight, billboard-like rhythm in text. The overall construction favors simple geometry and strong silhouettes over calligraphic modulation.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, and brand wordmarks where a strong, stable silhouette is an advantage. It also fits packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style signage that benefits from bold, rounded-rectilinear forms and a modern industrial flavor.
The tone is assertive and energetic, with a contemporary, utilitarian feel. Rounded squareness keeps the voice approachable rather than harsh, reading as sporty and bold without becoming decorative. It carries a no-nonsense confidence suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through simple, rounded-rectangular geometry and dense, even stroke weight. The tall x-height and wide stance suggest a focus on legibility at large sizes and a contemporary, sporty-industrial identity.
In running text the weight and tight internal spacing make it most comfortable at display sizes, where its smooth corners and compact counters stay crisp. The numeral set matches the same blocky geometry, reinforcing a cohesive, signage-oriented texture.