Sans Superellipse Sided 2 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'EFCO Boldfrey' by Ilham Herry, 'JAF Bernini Sans' by Just Another Foundry, and 'Ocean Sans' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, assertive, condensed, utilitarian, retro, space-saving impact, bold display, industrial clarity, retro utility, blocky, compact, high-impact, sturdy, punchy.
This typeface is built from compact, tightly proportioned forms with a strong vertical emphasis and sturdy, simplified construction. Curves are rounded and rectangular in spirit, giving bowls and counters a squarish softness rather than circular geometry. Strokes feel consistent and weighty, with small apertures and short joins that keep the rhythm dense and highly legible at display sizes. Terminals are clean and blunt, and the overall spacing reads tight and economical, producing a tall, compressed silhouette across both upper- and lowercase.
It suits headline and display applications where space is limited but impact is needed, such as posters, ads, and packaging panels. The condensed proportions also make it useful for signage, labels, and branding systems that require a bold, compact voice across words and numerals.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with an industrial, poster-ready presence. Its condensed stance and squared-round curves suggest a retro utility aesthetic—confident, direct, and built for attention rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a narrow footprint, using softened rectangular curves to balance blunt strength with approachable rounding. It aims for a pragmatic, attention-forward texture that stays consistent across letters and numbers.
The uppercase and figures read especially strong due to their compact counters and uniform, block-like massing. The lowercase maintains the same narrow, sturdy feel, creating a consistent texture in longer lines while retaining a distinct, condensed personality.