Sans Superellipse Ibneg 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Cardin' by Flavortype, 'Americane Condensed' by HVD Fonts, and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, chunky, retro, friendly, punchy, impact, approachability, retro flavor, display clarity, rounded, soft-cornered, stout, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, rounded display sans with soft corners and broadly rectangular counters. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to finish bluntly, giving forms a carved, stamp-like solidity. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and compact apertures, while overall curves are squarish rather than purely circular, creating a superelliptical rhythm. Spacing reads fairly tight in text, emphasizing dense color and strong silhouettes.
Best suited to headlines, short subheads, and large-scale messaging where dense, dark color and rounded geometry can do the work. It fits branding and packaging that want a friendly, retro-leaning voice, and performs well for signage or labels that benefit from high visual punch. For long text, it’s likely most effective in brief bursts due to its compact counters and strong weight.
The font projects a cheerful, approachable tone with a bold, slightly mischievous presence. Its chunky shapes and softened geometry evoke mid-century signage and headline typography, balancing friendliness with impact. The overall feel is confident and attention-grabbing without becoming aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with soft, approachable geometry—prioritizing bold silhouettes, high x-height readability at display sizes, and a distinctive rounded-rectangular construction. It aims for a retro-friendly personality that stays clean and graphic rather than ornate.
Round characters (like O/C/G) keep a squarish, rounded-rectangle structure, and many letters show subtle flare or bulge at joins that adds warmth. Numerals are equally weighty and simplified, designed to hold up at large sizes with strong, poster-like clarity.