Sans Superellipse Ishe 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Imago W1G' by Berthold and 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, punchy, retro, playful, sturdy, impact, approachability, geometric consistency, retro flavor, brand voice, rounded, blocky, soft-cornered, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, soft-cornered sans with a superellipse-driven construction: squared counters and terminals are consistently rounded, producing a chunky, cushiony silhouette. Strokes are broad and steady with minimal modulation, and curves transition into straighter segments in a way that keeps bowls and apertures compact. Uppercase forms read broad and stable, while lowercase shows simplified, robust shapes with short extenders and a tightly contained rhythm. Numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, with thick joins and closed, sturdy interior spaces.
Best suited for display typography such as headlines, posters, packaging, and logo wordmarks where strong presence and a friendly geometric voice are desirable. It can also work for signage and UI labels at larger sizes where its dense texture and compact counters remain clear.
The overall tone is bold and approachable—more cheerful than severe—thanks to the rounded corners and compact, buoyant forms. It carries a hint of retro display energy while staying clean and modern enough to feel contemporary. The dense color on the page and softened geometry give it an upbeat, toy-like confidence suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, geometric personality—combining solid, block-like proportions with rounded-rectangle shaping to stay approachable. The consistent superellipse construction suggests a focus on clear, repeatable forms that feel modern, fun, and brand-forward.
Tight interior counters and heavy joins increase visual density, which favors larger sizes and short bursts of text. The rectangular rounding is highly consistent across letters and figures, creating a cohesive, engineered look that reads as intentionally geometric rather than calligraphic.