Sans Superellipse Ipku 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rogue Sans Nova' by Device; 'Gltp Starion' by Glowtype; 'Eurocine' by Monotype; and 'Core Sans N', 'Core Sans N SC', and 'Core Sans NR' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, logotypes, packaging, sporty, punchy, energetic, assertive, retro, impact, speed, branding, display, modernity, oblique, slanted, rounded, soft corners, blocky.
A heavy, obliqued sans with wide, compactly built letterforms and rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes are thick and fairly uniform, with softened corners and clean, closed counters that keep the texture dense and dark. Curves read as squarish superellipse-like shapes (notably in C, O, Q, and 0), while diagonals and terminals are cut decisively for a crisp, forward-leaning rhythm. Numerals are bold and sturdy with broad silhouettes, matching the overall blocky, rounded geometry.
This font performs best in short to medium-length display settings where impact and motion are desirable: headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, bold editorial callouts, product packaging, and strong wordmarks. Its dense color and wide forms favor larger sizes and high-contrast layouts.
The overall tone is fast, forceful, and confident, combining a sporty urgency with a slightly retro display feel. Its forward slant and compact counters create a sense of motion and impact, suited to attention-grabbing headlines and branding moments.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum visual punch with a streamlined, modern-industrial geometry, using rounded-rectangle curves and a forward slant to suggest speed and power. The consistent heaviness and simplified details indicate a focus on legibility at display sizes and strong brand presence.
The design balances squared curves with smooth rounding, producing a strong “cushioned” look that stays mechanical rather than playful. The lowercase maintains a robust, low-detail construction that prioritizes solidity and speed over delicacy, and the punctuation in the sample text reads as bold and utilitarian in keeping with the heavy color.