Sans Superellipse Ifne 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Jacquot Sans' by BRCH Studio, 'Magnum Sans' and 'Magnum Sans Pro' by FontMesa, 'Moris' by Katatrad, 'Juhl' and 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block, and 'JP Alva Expanded' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, retro, sporty, playful, impact, approachability, geometric clarity, display emphasis, rounded, blocky, compact, soft-cornered, high-impact.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superelliptical construction: corners are broadly softened, bowls read as rounded rectangles, and straight strokes end in clean, squared terminals. Curves are full and sturdy, with minimal thinning, giving counters a compact, squarish feel (notably in O, D, and 0). Uppercase shapes are broad and stable, while lowercase maintains simple, sturdy forms with single-storey a and g and a robust, short-armed r. Numerals are similarly chunky and geometric, with wide footprints and clear, simplified interior spaces.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where its mass and rounded geometry can carry from a distance. It works well for branding systems that want a bold, friendly voice, as well as packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from compact, high-impact letterforms.
The overall tone is assertive yet approachable—big, soft-edged, and confident. It evokes poster and headline typography with a slightly retro, athletic flavor, balancing toughness with friendly roundness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, geometric personality—combining squared-off structure with generous rounding to stay readable and approachable at large sizes. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and uniform weight for emphatic display use.
The set shows consistent rounding and a strong horizontal/vertical emphasis, producing an even, block-like rhythm across words. Tight interior counters and thick joins increase density, so spacing and line breaks will matter for longer passages, where the texture can become very dark.