Sans Superellipse Yihe 2 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, retro, sporty, playful, punchy, confident, impact, motion, friendliness, retro appeal, rounded, chunky, slanted, soft-cornered, high-impact.
A heavy, slanted display sans with broad, rounded-rectangle construction and pronounced curvature at corners and joins. Strokes are thick and compact in the counters, with tapered terminals that often end in subtle wedge-like cuts, giving a dynamic, forward-leaning rhythm. Round letters like O and C read as softened squarish forms, while diagonals and joins (K, R, W) are simplified into sturdy, blocky shapes. Spacing appears generous enough to keep the dense forms legible, and numerals follow the same chunky, rounded logic with clear silhouettes.
This font works best at display sizes where its rounded block forms and forward slant can deliver strong presence—headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks. It can also suit sports and lifestyle applications (apparel graphics, event titles, promos) where a dynamic, high-impact look is desired. For longer text, it is likely more effective in short bursts such as pull quotes, labels, or navigation headings.
The overall tone is energetic and extroverted, with a sporty, retro-leaning flavor. Its slant and chunky geometry suggest motion and impact, while the rounded corners keep it friendly rather than aggressive. The result feels playful and confident, suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to combine bold, compact letterforms with a streamlined slant to communicate speed and confidence. Its rounded-rectangle foundation and simplified construction prioritize immediate recognition and strong visual branding over typographic neutrality.
Curved entries and exits on several letters create a lively baseline behavior, especially noticeable in S, J, y, and z. The design favors bold silhouettes over fine detail, with counters kept relatively small and shapes optimized for strong word images.