Sans Superellipse Iklob 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype and 'Mattby Display' by Paavola Type Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, branding, packaging, sporty, urgent, punchy, loud, retro, impact, motion, display, attention, oblique, compressed, blocky, rounded, sturdy.
A heavy oblique sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle construction in its curves. Strokes are thick and largely monolinear, with tight counters and squared terminals that feel slightly softened at the corners. The italic slant is strong and consistent, giving the letterforms a forward-leaning stance; curves and bowls read as superellipse-like shapes rather than pure circles. Overall spacing and sidebearings feel snug, creating dense word shapes that hold together as solid blocks at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and large typographic statements where its dense black shapes and oblique motion can read clearly. It fits sports-oriented graphics, event promotion, bold branding moments, and packaging or signage that needs immediate impact. Use with generous tracking and leading when set in longer lines to preserve clarity.
The font projects speed and impact, with an assertive, no-nonsense tone that reads as athletic and promotional. Its blunt weight and slanted posture add urgency and motion, while the rounded geometry keeps it approachable rather than sharp or aggressive. The overall impression is bold, energetic, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display italic that prioritizes speed, strength, and compact readability in advertising-style settings. Its rounded-rectangle geometry and blunt terminals aim for a modernized, athletic feel while keeping forms simple and robust under heavy weight.
Uppercase forms emphasize a wide stance with minimal interior white space, while lowercase and numerals maintain the same compact, muscular rhythm. Diagonals (such as in A, V, W, X, Y, Z and 4, 7) are steep and sturdy, reinforcing the sense of momentum. The heavy weight and tight apertures suggest it will prefer larger sizes and short headlines over long text.