Sans Superellipse Timih 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN 2014' by ParaType, 'PF DIN Text' by Parachute, and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, stickers, branding, playful, punchy, handmade, retro, friendly, impact, approachability, handmade texture, display emphasis, retro charm, rounded, blunt, chunky, inked, soft-cornered.
A very heavy, rounded sans with compact, blocky letterforms built from softened rectangles and superellipse-like curves. Strokes stay broadly consistent but show intentional irregularities: subtly wobbly sides, uneven corners, and slightly rough edges that feel inked or stamped rather than mechanically perfect. Counters are relatively tight and simplified, terminals are blunt, and curves are generously rounded, creating a sturdy silhouette with strong color on the page. The overall rhythm is lively, with small per-glyph variations that keep the texture from looking overly uniform.
Best suited for short, high-impact typography such as posters, headlines, storefront signage, and bold packaging callouts. It also works well for playful branding, labels, stickers, and social graphics where a friendly, handmade look is desirable. For longer passages, use larger sizes and added spacing to preserve legibility.
The tone is upbeat and informal, with a bold, approachable personality that reads as handmade and slightly vintage. Its chunky shapes and softened corners make it feel friendly and comic-adjacent, while the roughened texture adds character and grit without becoming distressed.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a soft, approachable silhouette and a deliberately imperfect, inked finish. It prioritizes character and presence over neutrality, combining rounded geometry with a tactile, handcrafted texture for attention-grabbing display use.
At text sizes the dense weight and tight counters can make internal spaces close up, so it benefits from generous tracking and clear line spacing. The uneven edge quality becomes a defining feature in larger settings, where the stamped/inked texture reads as intentional craft.