Sans Superellipse Isse 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, punchy, retro, high impact, space efficiency, display branding, signage clarity, blocky, condensed counters, rounded corners, compact, stencil-like.
A compact, heavy display sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry. Strokes are thick and steady, with softened corners and squared terminals that create a dense, poster-like color. Counters are small and often rectangular, and several joins show sharp notches or inset cut-ins that add a slightly mechanical, almost stencil-like rhythm. Lowercase forms are sturdy and simplified, with a short-armed, blocky feel and minimal curvature beyond the superelliptical rounding.
Best suited for large-scale applications such as headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, and bold signage where solid letterforms and strong presence are desired. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when space is tight, but benefits from generous tracking and size to keep counters from closing in.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, leaning toward sports and industrial signage. Its rounded corners keep the weight from feeling harsh, while the tight counters and angular cut-ins add urgency and impact. The result reads as bold, rugged, and attention-seeking with a subtle retro display flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a tightly packed, rounded-rectangular construction—prioritizing bold visibility and a strong graphic silhouette. The added cut-ins and squared terminals suggest a deliberate industrial/display attitude meant to stand out in branding and titling contexts.
At text sizes the dense interiors and tight apertures can reduce legibility, while at larger sizes the distinctive notches and compact shapes become a defining stylistic feature. Numerals match the same robust, squared construction, supporting strong hierarchy in headings and figures.