Sans Superellipse Idneb 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Level' by District, 'Blunt' by Miller Type Foundry, 'Amsi Pro' and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, 'Ansage' by Sudtipos, and 'ARB 66 Neon' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, industrial, sporty, friendly, retro, impact, modernize, soften, blocky, rounded corners, compact, high impact, softened geometry.
This typeface is built from chunky, rectilinear forms with generously rounded corners, giving many letters a rounded-rectangle footprint. Strokes are heavy and consistent, with small, controlled counters and crisp, square-cut terminals. Curves are simplified into broad superellipse-like arcs (notably in C, G, O, S), while diagonals (A, K, V, W, X, Y) are thick and decisive. Lowercase shapes are compact with a prominent x-height, and the overall spacing reads tight and efficient, producing dense, high-ink word images.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, poster typography, logo wordmarks, packaging fronts, and bold signage. It performs especially well where a compact, sturdy rhythm is desired and where the softened corners can add friendliness to otherwise heavy display typography.
The tone is bold and assertive but softened by rounded geometry, balancing toughness with approachability. It evokes utilitarian signage and athletic branding—confident, energetic, and slightly retro—without feeling delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with simplified, rounded-rectangular construction—prioritizing punchy silhouettes, quick recognition at distance, and a contemporary-industrial flavor that stays approachable.
Round letters tend toward squarish bowls rather than true circles, and apertures are relatively closed, which boosts solidity but can reduce internal openness in smaller sizes. Numerals match the same blocky, rounded-rectangle construction for a cohesive headline palette.