Sans Superellipse Igwi 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Akzidenz-Grotesk' and 'Akzidenz-Grotesk W1G' by Berthold, 'Naghashian' by Naghi Naghachian, 'Reznik' by The Northern Block, and 'Breuer Headline' by TypeTrust (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, sporty, compact, poster-ready, impact, sturdiness, modernity, friendliness, visibility, blocky, rounded corners, squared bowls, closed apertures, high impact.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle (superelliptical) curves and squared-off bowls. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense counters and tight interior space, especially in letters like a, e, and s. Corners are softened rather than sharp, and terminals tend to be blunt, giving the forms a sturdy, machined feel. Proportions emphasize a tall lowercase with short ascenders and deep, weighty descenders, keeping lines visually packed and punchy.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and large typographic statements where its dense weight and compact counters create strong presence. It can work well for sports and fitness branding, product packaging, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, high-impact voice. For longer text, it’s most effective in short bursts—labels, callouts, and punchy phrases—where the tight interiors don’t accumulate into heaviness.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian confidence that reads as athletic and industrial. Its rounded corners temper the aggression, adding a friendly, contemporary softness without losing impact. The rhythm feels compact and emphatic, suited to messages that need to land quickly and decisively.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through compact, rounded-rect forms that stay controlled and consistent. By combining blunt geometry with softened corners, it aims for a contemporary, hard-working look that balances toughness with approachability in display typography.
Digits are built with the same rounded-rect geometry and broad strokes, staying clear at display sizes while feeling intentionally dense. The lowercase maintains a cohesive, squat-with-height silhouette that favors strong texture over airy readability, and the uppercase has a billboard-like solidity that holds up in large settings.