Sans Superellipse Gunus 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, branding, logos, packaging, posters, friendly, retro, playful, techy, chunky, approachability, impact, retro modernism, brand voice, signage clarity, rounded, soft corners, compact counters, monoline, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superelliptical construction: strokes terminate in softened rectangular ends, and bowls are built from rounded-rectangle curves rather than perfect circles. The weight is consistently monoline with minimal modulation, producing dense, compact counters and strong silhouettes. Corners are generously radiused throughout, with subtly flattened curves and slightly squared internal apertures that keep forms sturdy at smaller sizes. The rhythm is smooth and even, with short extenders, broad shoulders, and simplified junctions that favor clarity over sharp detail.
Best suited for headlines and short passages where its chunky, rounded geometry can carry personality—brand marks, packaging, posters, titles, and bold UI or product splash screens. It can also work for playful editorial callouts and signage, especially where a friendly, retro-tech voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a distinctly retro-futurist feel reminiscent of 1970s–80s signage and consumer-tech branding. Its soft geometry reads playful and optimistic, while the solid massing adds confidence and impact.
The design appears aimed at delivering a strong, modern display presence using softened superelliptical forms, balancing geometric consistency with an inviting, human-friendly tone. It prioritizes bold readability and a distinctive silhouette for branding and title work.
Letterforms show a consistent rounded-rectangle logic across both uppercase and lowercase, giving text a cohesive, modular look. The numerals echo the same softened geometry, with open, readable shapes and minimal interior delicacy, making them visually stable in display settings.