Sans Superellipse Iknoz 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, assertive, retro, chunky, friendly, impact, approachability, retro flair, signage clarity, geometric simplicity, blocky, rounded, compact, soft corners, punchy.
A heavy, rounded-rectangular sans with broad proportions and a compact interior architecture. Strokes are consistently thick with subtly softened corners, producing a superelliptical, cushion-like silhouette across both straight and curved forms. Counters tend to be tight and geometric (notably in B, D, O, P, R, a, e), and terminals are generally flat, giving the design a sturdy, poster-like rhythm. The lowercase shows single-storey construction in a and g, a short-shouldered r, and a sturdy, rectangular t, reinforcing a simplified, display-forward structure.
Best suited to attention-grabbing headlines and short statements in posters, branding, packaging, and large-format signage. It also works well for bold labels and typographic marks where a friendly, geometric heft is desired, while extended small-size text may feel dense due to the compact counters.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, with a friendly softness that keeps the weight from feeling harsh. Its chunky geometry and rounded corners evoke mid-century and pop-signage references, reading as confident, approachable, and slightly humorous in longer headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a softened, geometric voice—combining sturdy, block-like construction with rounded-rectangle curves for a warm, retro-leaning display presence.
The numerals follow the same rounded-block logic with generous width and compact counters, maintaining strong color and impact. The design’s tight apertures and dense shapes favor larger sizes, where the interior details and rounded geometry read most clearly.