Sans Superellipse Idnej 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Karibu' by ROHH, 'Amsi Pro' by Stawix, 'Palo' by TypeUnion, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, bold, punchy, friendly, impact, retro display, friendly emphasis, compact fit, attention capture, chunky, compressed, rounded, soft corners, bouncy.
This typeface is a heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle (superelliptical) counters and softened corners throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, poster-like color on the page. Many letters show subtly flared terminals and slightly pinched joins that create an inky, sculpted silhouette rather than a purely geometric outline. The lowercase is large relative to the capitals, with short ascenders/descenders and a sturdy, blocky rhythm; apertures tend to be tight and counters are rounded and compact, especially in O/C/e and the numerals.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short emphatic phrases where strong presence matters. It also works well for packaging, logos/wordmarks, and signage that benefit from a friendly, retro-leaning display texture, especially when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing.
The overall tone is energetic and approachable, with a vintage display feel that reads as fun and emphatic. Its chunky shapes and softened geometry give it a friendly character, while the compressed proportions keep it punchy and attention-grabbing.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in a compact width while keeping the forms soft and welcoming through rounded counters and corners. Its sculpted, slightly flared terminals suggest an intention to evoke vintage display lettering in a clean, sans framework that remains bold and legible at large sizes.
In the samples, the weight and tight internal spacing make it most comfortable at larger sizes; at smaller sizes, the narrow apertures and dense texture can reduce clarity. The figures match the letterforms in heft and rounded geometry, reinforcing a cohesive, billboard-ready voice.