Sans Superellipse Ifva 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, bold, friendly, retro, chunky, playful, impact, approachability, display clarity, geometric consistency, brand presence, rounded corners, soft terminals, compact counters, high impact, geometric.
This typeface uses blocky, rounded-rectangle construction with softened corners and mostly flat stroke endings. Curves are built from superelliptical shapes, giving letters like C, G, O, and S a squarish roundness rather than true circles. Counters are relatively compact (notably in B, P, R, a, e, and 8), and the overall rhythm is dense and stable, with simple, geometric joins and minimal modulation. The numerals follow the same sturdy geometry, with broad bowls and crisp horizontal cuts that keep shapes legible at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where mass and clarity matter—posters, large-format graphics, packaging, and attention-grabbing editorial titles. The strong silhouettes also make it a good candidate for simple logo wordmarks and short, high-impact messaging where a friendly but forceful voice is desired.
The overall tone is confident and approachable, with a distinctly chunky, poster-like presence. The softened corners keep the heavy forms from feeling aggressive, nudging the voice toward friendly, playful, and slightly retro. It reads as energetic and straightforward, aiming for immediacy and visibility rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft-edged, geometric construction that stays readable and cohesive at large sizes. Its rounded-rectangle logic and compact interior spaces prioritize bold presence, straightforward letterforms, and a contemporary-retro display feel.
Uppercase forms feel particularly solid and architectural, while lowercase shapes are simplified and compact, maintaining consistent weight and corner treatment across the set. Diagonals (such as in K, V, W, X, and Y) remain broad and sturdy, reinforcing the font’s strong silhouette in headlines.