Sans Superellipse Idgak 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gusto Black' by BA Graphics, 'Halagar' by Letteralle, 'Brown Pro' by Shinntype, 'Reznik' by The Northern Block, 'Kommon Grotesk' by TypeK, and 'Breuer Headline' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, friendly, punchy, bold, high impact, approachability, retro flavor, headline clarity, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact.
A heavy, rounded display sans with broad, superellipse-like curves and squared-off counters that keep forms sturdy and compact. Stroke endings are clean and blunt, with gently softened corners rather than sharp terminals, producing a sculpted, poster-ready silhouette. The lowercase shows simplified, single-storey structures and generous interior shapes, while the numerals are wide, stable, and strongly geometric. Overall rhythm is even and dense, emphasizing mass and legibility at larger sizes.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, packaging, and bold branding where strong presence and quick readability matter. It also works well for signage and short emphatic statements, especially when a friendly, vintage-leaning voice is desired.
The font projects a friendly, upbeat tone with a distinctly retro, sign-like confidence. Its rounded geometry and chunky proportions feel approachable and warm, while the sheer weight adds urgency and impact for headlines and calls to action.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, approachable geometry—combining chunky, compact letterforms with rounded-rectangle construction for a modernized retro look.
Wide bowls and squared inner apertures create a consistent “cut from a block” feel across both capitals and lowercase. The shapes remain readable in the sample text, but the heavy color and tight internal detailing suggest it performs best when given space and used above small text sizes.