Sans Superellipse Imben 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'HT Arcadia Grotesk Expanded' by Hype Type, 'Gunterz' by Locomotype, 'Tactic Sans' by Miller Type Foundry, and 'Sqwared' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, sporty, energetic, assertive, modern, playful, impact, motion, branding, display, approachability, oblique, rounded, soft corners, compact spacing, blocky.
This typeface is a heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Letterforms are broad and compact, with thick, uniform strokes and minimal modulation, producing a dense, high-impact texture. Counters are tight and often squared-off into superellipse-like openings, while terminals favor blunt, rounded endings rather than sharp cuts. The numerals and lowercase share the same chunky, continuous silhouette, and the overall rhythm leans toward short ascenders/descenders with a large, open lowercase presence.
Best suited for large-scale display typography such as headlines, posters, and campaign graphics where bold mass and slanted momentum help capture attention quickly. It also fits sports branding, product packaging, and logo work that benefits from a sturdy, rounded, high-energy voice. In text settings it will be most effective in short phrases, captions, or punchy callouts where its dense color remains legible.
The tone reads athletic and forward-driving, with a strong “motion” feel coming from the pronounced slant and wide stance. Its rounded geometry keeps the weight from feeling harsh, giving it a friendly, playful confidence even at extreme boldness. Overall it suggests contemporary branding where impact and approachability need to coexist.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a fast, contemporary stance while keeping forms approachable through rounded superellipse geometry. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, compact internal spaces, and consistent stroke weight to create a durable, brand-forward presence across letters and figures.
The slant is consistent across capitals, lowercase, and figures, and the dense shapes create strong word blocks in running text. Bowls and shoulders tend to be squared and inflated, making the font look engineered and sturdy rather than calligraphic. At smaller sizes, the tight counters and heavy joins may favor headlines and short bursts of copy over extended reading.