Sans Superellipse Iski 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, sports branding, industrial, retro, assertive, sporty, mechanical, high impact, industrial clarity, retro display, signage strength, rounded corners, blocky, compact, stencil-like, geometric.
A heavy, block-built sans with forms derived from rounded rectangles and softened corners. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing strong, solid silhouettes and small counters that stay open via squared interior cut-ins. Curves resolve into superelliptical arcs rather than true circles, and many joins and terminals feel machined, with occasional notch-like interruptions (notably in letters like S and W) that add a subtly stencil-like flavor. Proportions skew tall with a large x-height and tight internal spacing, giving the alphabet a compact, high-impact rhythm in text.
This style excels in large-scale applications where impact matters: headlines, posters, logos, and bold packaging. Its compact, engineered shapes also suit sports branding, event graphics, and short UI labels where a strong, assertive voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with a retro-industrial confidence. Its rounded-rectangle geometry reads as engineered and sporty rather than friendly, projecting strength, control, and a touch of arcade/scoreboard nostalgia.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through simplified, superelliptical geometry and heavy stroke weight, while maintaining clarity via carefully carved counters and notched details. It prioritizes a consistent, industrial texture that holds together in tight, high-contrast display settings.
Uppercase shapes are especially monolithic and signage-ready, while lowercase retains the same squared, mechanical logic for consistent texture. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect construction, keeping a uniform, display-oriented color that stays legible at large sizes.