Sans Superellipse Nylo 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Mako' by Deltatype, 'Akkordeon' by Emtype Foundry, 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe, 'Sztos' by Machalski, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, cartoony, impact, approachability, display branding, retro flavor, rounded, soft corners, blocky, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with a strong superelliptical skeleton: strokes feel carved from rounded rectangles, with generously softened corners and largely uniform weight. Counters are small and closed up, giving the forms a dense, compact color, while the x-height reads tall and the lowercase stays prominent. Curves are more squared-off than circular, and joins tend to be blunt and sturdy, producing a consistent, punchy rhythm across letters and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact phrases where its dense weight and rounded geometry can carry personality. It works well for packaging, logos, and bold signage that benefits from a friendly, approachable presence, and it can add a playful emphasis in display typography for entertainment or youth-oriented contexts.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a bold, toy-like solidity that reads as friendly rather than formal. Its chunky geometry and soft corners lean toward retro display styling, evoking signage, packaging, and playful branding.
The design appears intended as a maximal-impact display sans that prioritizes bold presence and soft, rounded-rect shapes over fine detail. Its consistent weight and compact counters aim to create strong silhouettes and an immediately recognizable, friendly tone in branding and large-format type.
The tight internal spaces and heavy terminals make the design most comfortable at larger sizes, where the rounded-rect geometry and distinctive silhouettes stay clear. Numerals match the same blocky, softened construction, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-ready texture.