Sans Superellipse Usfo 2 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cy Grotesk Std' by Kobuzan, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, and 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, confident, contemporary, techy, compact, high impact, modern utility, softened geometry, brand presence, blocky, rounded, soft corners, geometric, solid.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and generous interior rounding. Strokes are thick and steady, with mostly uniform weight and softened corners that prevent the forms from feeling sharp despite their mass. Counters are compact and squared-off, terminals are clean and blunt, and curves resolve into flattened arcs rather than true circles, producing a tightly engineered rhythm. Lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, simple apertures, and sturdy joins; figures are similarly robust with wide, stable shapes.
Best suited for punchy headlines, posters, and brand marks that need a strong, compact visual footprint. It can work well for signage and packaging where blunt, rounded geometry helps maintain clarity at a distance. In longer passages, it’s most comfortable at larger sizes with ample spacing to keep the dense letterforms from feeling crowded.
The overall tone is assertive and no-nonsense, balancing a friendly softness from the rounded corners with a distinctly industrial, utilitarian presence. It reads as modern and technical, with a purposeful, signage-like clarity that feels confident and straightforward.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact through wide, superelliptical forms and softened corners—combining industrial solidity with approachable rounding. It prioritizes bold legibility and a consistent geometric texture suitable for contemporary display typography.
At larger sizes the superelliptical curves and tight counters become a defining texture, giving lines of text a dense, continuous color. The boldness favors short statements and display settings, where the chunky geometry and softened edges can be appreciated without crowding.