Sans Superellipse Sikum 2 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, art deco, industrial, condensed, retro, editorial, space saving, display impact, geometric voice, signage clarity, modern-retro styling, geometric, monolinear feel, rounded corners, vertical stress, stencil-like joints.
This typeface is built from tall, tightly spaced proportions with a strong vertical rhythm and compact letter widths. Forms lean geometric, with rounded-rectangle bowls and softened corners that keep curves smooth while stems stay firm. Apparent contrast comes from solid verticals paired with lighter internal openings and simplified joins, giving several letters a segmented, almost cut-in construction. Counters are narrow and vertical, terminals are mostly squared-off or gently rounded, and the overall texture reads clean and assertive at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where narrow width and strong vertical rhythm help maximize impact in limited space. It can also work for signage and short editorial callouts, especially when set with generous tracking and ample line spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels architectural and poster-ready, evoking early 20th‑century signage and Art Deco-inspired modernism. Its tight geometry and crisp, engineered joins add an industrial edge, while the rounded superellipse-like curves keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving display sans with a distinctive geometric voice, combining rounded-rectangle curves with sharp, engineered joins for a modern-retro presence. It prioritizes bold silhouette and consistent vertical texture over conventional text-font openness.
Distinctive features include compact, slot-like apertures, simplified cross-strokes, and occasional split or bridged connections that create a subtle stencil/sign-painting impression without becoming overtly decorative. Numerals follow the same narrow, vertical construction, producing a consistent, uniform color in mixed alphanumeric settings.