Sans Superellipse Tupa 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Festivo Letters' by Ahmet Altun, 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, and 'Monotage' by Fargun Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, playful, chunky, retro, assertive, impact, compactness, friendliness, display, rounded, compressed, blocky, soft corners, sturdy.
A dense, heavy sans with compressed proportions and a strong vertical stance. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal modulation, while corners and terminals are subtly rounded, giving the shapes a superellipse-like, rounded-rectangle feel. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be tight, producing a dark overall color and a punchy rhythm in text. The lowercase keeps a large x-height and short extenders, and the numerals match the same sturdy, block-like construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where compact width and maximum punch are assets. It can also work for short UI labels or signage at larger sizes, especially when high contrast against the background is needed and line length is controlled.
The tone is bold and direct, with an industrial, poster-ready presence softened by rounded corners. It reads as energetic and slightly retro, balancing toughness with a friendly, approachable heft.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact typography in a space-efficient width while maintaining a friendly, modern softness through rounded, superellipse-like geometry. It prioritizes bold silhouette and consistent texture for attention-grabbing display use.
In the sample text, the heavy weight and tight internal spaces create strong impact but can reduce clarity as sizes get smaller; the design performs best when given enough size and breathing room. The forms favor simplified geometry over calligraphic detail, keeping the texture uniform and emphatic across lines.