Sans Superellipse Pelen 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font visually similar to 'Reigner' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, retro, industrial, techno, playful, display, display impact, retro futurism, signage voice, geometric cohesion, brand distinctiveness, rounded, squared, blocky, compact, geometric.
A compact sans built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with generous corner radii and largely uniform stroke thickness. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and terminals, producing a crisp, modular silhouette rather than a purely circular feel. Counters are relatively small and often squarish, with punctuation and dots rendered as clean, round points. The overall rhythm is tight and controlled, with sturdy verticals, simplified joins, and a slightly mechanical, engineered presence across both caps and lowercase.
Best suited for headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where a strong, distinctive silhouette is an asset. It also works well for signage-style applications and UI/tech-themed graphics when set at display sizes, where the compact counters and squared curves remain clear. For long passages of small text, its tight internal spaces suggest using it sparingly or at comfortable sizes.
The tone reads distinctly retro-futurist and industrial, evoking mid-century signage and early digital or sci‑fi titling. Its softened corners keep it friendly and approachable, while the blocky construction maintains a confident, utilitarian bite. The result feels playful yet controlled—more display-driven than text-neutral.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold, modular voice using rounded-rectangle construction—combining the warmth of softened corners with the authority of blocky, compact forms. The emphasis is on immediate recognizability and a cohesive geometric system that reads as both retro and futuristic.
The alphabet shows a consistent superelliptical logic that carries through to numerals, which share the same rounded-square proportions and compact spacing. The shapes hold up well as solid fills, and the distinctive, squared-off bowls make the forms immediately recognizable at larger sizes.