Sans Superellipse Iklid 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Muller Next' by Fontfabric, 'Petermann' by Ingo, 'Allotrope' by Kostic, 'Spiegel Sans' and 'Taz' by LucasFonts, 'Scansky' by Satori TF, and 'Sans Beam' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, energetic, punchy, confident, retro, impact, motion, attention, brand voice, display strength, slanted, blocky, rounded, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, slanted sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broad, low-contrast strokes. Curves read as superelliptical rather than circular, giving counters a soft, squared-off feel, while terminals stay blunt and sturdy. The overall rhythm is compact and muscular, with tight internal spaces and a pronounced forward lean that keeps text moving. Numerals and capitals share the same dense, high-impact silhouette, emphasizing solid vertical masses and minimal detailing.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports or event branding, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks where its bold slant and rounded geometry can do the heavy lifting. It can also work for hero text on web or social graphics, especially when ample spacing and generous sizes are used.
The tone is assertive and kinetic, with a sporty, poster-like boldness that feels built for attention. Its rounded squareness tempers the aggression, adding a friendly, retro-graphic flavor while still reading as loud and direct.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a modernized retro slant: big, rounded-rectangular forms, tight counters, and a strong forward motion that reads quickly in display contexts.
At display sizes the chunky counters and rounded corners create a strong, unified texture; in longer lines the weight and tight apertures can make word shapes feel dense, especially in all-caps. The italic slant is integral to the design rather than a simple shear, reinforcing an intentional, action-oriented stance.