Sans Superellipse Idmef 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Area51' by Comicraft, 'Barion' by Drizy Font, 'EFCO Growers' by Ilham Herry, 'Jetlab' by Swell Type, and 'Bulltoad' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, retro, assertive, playful, sturdy, impact, branding, modular geometry, readability, blocky, rounded, squared, soft corners, compact.
A heavy, compact sans with a squared, superellipse construction: wide vertical stems, flat terminals, and generously rounded corners that keep the silhouettes soft despite the mass. Counters are small and mostly rectangular, producing a tight, high-ink look, while curves (C, G, O) read as rounded rectangles rather than true circles. Joins are clean and geometric, with minimal modulation and a consistent, engineered rhythm across letters and figures.
Best suited for display settings where weight and shape can do the work: headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, labels, and bold UI or wayfinding moments. It will excel where a compact, punchy texture is desirable and individual letterforms need to hold up at a distance.
The overall tone feels bold and utilitarian with a friendly edge—like industrial signage or product stamping refined into a clean display style. Its chunky geometry and tight counters project confidence and impact, while the rounded corners add approachability and a slight retro flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a geometric, rounded-rectangle vocabulary—prioritizing strong silhouettes, consistency, and a distinctive blocky voice for attention-driven typography.
Spacing and shapes favor strong, solid word images; apertures and internal openings stay narrow, which reinforces the dense texture at text sizes. Several forms lean on simplified, almost modular construction (notably in bowls and shoulders), giving the set a cohesive, system-like feel.