Sans Superellipse Penak 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, playful, retro, friendly, punchy, quirky, attention-grabbing, approachability, retro flavor, display impact, rounded corners, soft terminals, compact, bulky, bouncy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes stay broadly even with minimal modulation, and the corners are noticeably eased, giving counters a superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Proportions are tight and vertical, with short ascenders/descenders and sturdy, blocky joins that keep letterforms dense. The overall rhythm is slightly irregular in width and shaping, adding a hand-cut, poster-like texture while remaining clean and legible at display sizes.
Well-suited for posters, headlines, and large-scale signage where its dense silhouettes and rounded corners can read clearly from a distance. It also fits packaging and brand marks that want a bold, friendly presence, especially when set with ample tracking or in short, punchy lines.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a friendly softness that tempers the weight. Its rounded geometry and slightly quirky spacing evoke mid-century signage and comic-adjacent display typography, making it feel energetic and approachable rather than stern or technical.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a soft-edged, approachable geometry. By combining chunky strokes with rounded-rectangular forms and a slightly varied rhythm, it targets expressive display settings that benefit from a retro, characterful voice.
Round letters (like O/Q) read as squared ovals with generous interior space, and many terminals end in blunt, softened edges. The lowercase maintains simple, single-storey forms where applicable, reinforcing an informal, uncomplicated voice that holds together best in short phrases and headlines.