Sans Superellipse Jikuw 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk Next' by Berthold, 'Hanley Pro' by District 62 Studio, 'ITC Blair' by ITC, 'Alergia Grotesk' by Machalski, 'Applied Sans' by Monotype, and 'Pragmatica' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, rugged, playful, retro, display impact, crafted texture, signage utility, blocky, rounded corners, ink-trap cuts, notched, compact counters.
A heavy, blocky sans built from squarish, rounded-rectangle forms with softened corners and very low stroke modulation. Many joins and terminals show small notches and cut-ins, giving the shapes an ink-trap-like, stenciled texture while keeping overall silhouettes clean and geometric. Counters are compact and often squared-off, and spacing feels sturdy and slightly tight, producing a dense, poster-friendly rhythm across both uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same chunky, carved construction, with simplified internal shapes and strong vertical emphasis.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and bold labels where its chunky geometry and notched detailing can be appreciated. It can also work for short bursts of text in editorial callouts or UI banners, but the dense counters and carved terminals favor larger sizes and clear contrast.
The font reads as tough and utilitarian, with a deliberately distressed or cut-out flavor that adds character without becoming chaotic. Its geometric foundation keeps it modern and functional, while the notched detailing adds a hint of vintage signage and hands-on fabrication.
The design appears intended to combine a friendly superelliptical geometry with a fabricated, cut or stamped aesthetic, resulting in a sturdy display sans that stays highly legible while projecting a crafted, industrial personality.
Uppercase forms stay relatively uniform and monolithic, while the lowercase introduces more idiosyncratic shapes that enhance the rugged tone. The distinctive cut-ins become more noticeable at larger sizes, where they function as stylistic accents rather than purely technical ink traps.