Sans Superellipse Imken 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rogue Sans Nova' by Device; 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype; and 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sporty, dynamic, confident, techy, modern, speed cue, brand impact, modernize, maximize legibility, add friendliness, rounded, oblique, compact counters, ink-trap hints, high impact.
A heavy, oblique sans with broad proportions and a distinctly rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into soft superelliptic corners rather than true circles, while straight strokes stay blunt and clean with minimal stroke modulation. Counters are compact and squarish, contributing to a dense, high-ink silhouette; joins and terminals feel engineered, with occasional notch-like cut-ins that read as subtle ink-trap styling. The overall rhythm is tight and forward-leaning, with sturdy diagonals and wide letterforms that keep shapes open despite the mass.
Best suited to display contexts where impact and motion are desired: sports identities, racing or fitness graphics, bold editorial headlines, and product or tech packaging. It can also work for short UI labels or navigation where a strong, modern voice is needed, but its density favors larger sizes over long reading.
The font projects speed and assertiveness, combining a sporty, automotive feel with a contemporary tech sensibility. Its rounded geometry keeps the tone friendly enough for consumer branding, while the weight and slant add urgency and punch.
The design appears intended to deliver a fast, powerful italic voice built from rounded-rectangle forms, balancing toughness with approachable curves. It prioritizes brand presence and instant recognition through condensed counters, wide stance, and consistent geometric rounding.
Uppercase forms emphasize stability and width, while lowercase maintains a similarly robust, simplified structure with short, strong entry/exit strokes. Numerals follow the same squared-round logic, staying highly legible at display sizes and retaining a consistent, industrial smoothness across the set.