Sans Superellipse Yiko 2 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, playful, retro, friendly, punchy, chunky, impact, retro flavor, friendly display, branding, geometric, rounded, soft corners, compact spacing, bulbous.
This typeface is built from dense, blocky strokes with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) curves and softened corners throughout. Counters are small and often horizontally stretched, giving letters a compact, heavy internal rhythm and strong silhouette readability. Round letters (O, Q, C, G, e, o) lean toward squarish ovals, while joins and terminals tend to end in flat cuts rather than tapered or calligraphic finishes. Lowercase forms are simplified and sturdy with a prominent x-height presence; the numerals are equally chunky and wide, with closed, heavy bowls in 8 and 9 and a flat-footed, horizontal emphasis in 2, 3, and 5.
Best suited for large-scale applications where its chunky superelliptical forms can be appreciated: headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and bold signage. It also works well for short bursts of copy—taglines, labels, and splash text—where a friendly retro weight is desired without needing fine detail.
The overall tone feels bold and approachable, with a 1970s/retro display energy and a toy-like, friendly softness from the rounded geometry. Its wide, cushioned shapes create an upbeat, attention-grabbing voice that reads as informal and energetic rather than corporate or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with soft, geometric forms—combining heavy mass and rounded-rectangle curves to create a bold, approachable display sans. Its simplified shapes and tight counters suggest a focus on strong silhouettes and a distinctive retro personality rather than extended text readability.
Because the counters are tight and the strokes are extremely heavy, the font performs best when given breathing room; at smaller sizes or in dense paragraphs, interior spaces can close up and letter differentiation relies more on outer silhouettes. The sample text shows a strong, even color on the page and a distinctive horizontal swagger that reinforces its display intent.