Sans Superellipse Rybef 2 is a bold, very narrow, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, dynamic, sleek, assertive, editorial, modern, space saving, impact, motion, attention, condensed, slanted, tall, crisp, angular curves.
A tightly condensed, strongly slanted display face with tall proportions and crisp, high-contrast strokes. Curves are compact and controlled, with rounded-rectangle tendencies in bowls and counters, while terminals stay clean and sharp rather than calligraphic. The rhythm is vertical and urgent, with narrow apertures and economical spacing that emphasizes height and forward motion. Numerals follow the same condensed, upright-leaning structure, reading cleanly at larger sizes with a punchy silhouette.
Best suited to headlines, cover lines, posters, and bold typographic statements where its condensed set can save space while staying impactful. It also works well for branding, packaging, and promotional graphics that benefit from a sharp, energetic voice. In longer passages it will be most comfortable at larger sizes and with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is fast, emphatic, and contemporary—more headline-driven than conversational. Its steep slant and compressed forms project urgency and confidence, giving layouts a sporty, promotional energy with an editorial edge.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a modern, streamlined construction with a pronounced forward slant for speed and emphasis. Its consistent, engineered curves and clean terminals suggest a focus on contemporary display typography rather than traditional serif or script cues.
Uppercase forms feel especially poster-like due to their narrow set and simplified joins, while lowercase maintains a pragmatic, text-like skeleton that still reads as distinctly display because of the steep angle and contrast. The family shows consistent shaping across rounds and straights, keeping a coherent, tightly engineered texture in words.