Sans Superellipse Hikot 2 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Basketball' by Evo Studio, 'Science Fair JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Cindie Mono' by Lewis McGuffie Type, and 'Imagine Pro' by Salamahtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, retro, playful, sturdy, techy, display impact, friendly geometry, signage clarity, modern branding, retro-tech feel, rounded, squared, soft corners, compact, high contrast counters.
A heavy, rounded sans with squared-off geometry and generously softened corners. Curves tend toward superellipse-like rounded rectangles, giving bowls and counters a boxy-yet-friendly feel. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals are blunt or softly cut rather than tapered. Proportions read compact and stable, with broad caps and sturdy lowercase forms; apertures are moderately open and counters are rounded-square, creating a clear, punchy rhythm in text.
Best used in headlines, posters, and short passages where a bold, rounded-square voice is desirable. It can work well for branding and packaging that needs a friendly impact, as well as signage and wayfinding where thick strokes and compact forms help maintain visibility. In UI contexts it can serve for titles, buttons, and feature callouts where a sturdy, approachable tone is needed.
The overall tone feels upbeat and approachable while still being solid and assertive. Its rounded-square construction adds a retro-tech flavor—suggesting mid-century signage and modern UI minimalism at the same time. The weight and softened corners keep it friendly rather than formal, making it well-suited to energetic, casual branding.
The design intention appears to be a contemporary geometric sans that replaces pure circles with rounded rectangles to create a distinctive, compact texture. By combining thick strokes, soft corners, and squared counters, it aims for high visual impact with a warm, accessible personality and strong readability at display sizes.
Several glyphs emphasize geometric construction (notably the round characters and numerals), with squared inner spaces that reinforce the superelliptic theme. The lowercase shows a single-storey ‘a’ and ‘g’ and a compact, chunky texture, while the numerals appear designed for strong at-a-glance recognition in bold display settings.