Sans Superellipse Tagol 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Swiss 911' and 'Swiss 924' by Bitstream, 'Cyclone' and 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Factual JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Smart Sans' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, industrial, vintage, assertive, compressed, no-nonsense, space-saving impact, display clarity, industrial voice, strong branding, blocky, condensed, tall, sturdy, blunt terminals.
This typeface is built from tall, condensed letterforms with heavy, uniform strokes and blunt, squared terminals. Curves are tightly controlled and read as rounded-rectangle shapes rather than fully geometric circles, giving bowls and counters a compact, pinched feel. The overall rhythm is vertical and poster-like, with minimal internal detailing and simple joins that keep forms dense and high-impact. Numerals and capitals follow the same compressed, monoline construction, producing a consistent, weighty texture in lines of text.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, signage, packaging callouts, and compact logotypes where space is limited but strong presence is needed. It can also work for subheads or labels when a bold, condensed voice is desired.
The tone feels utilitarian and forceful, with a slightly retro industrial flavor reminiscent of stenciled or display lettering used for labeling and headlines. Its compressed heft projects urgency and confidence, prioritizing impact over subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in narrow horizontal space, using a consistent monoline structure and rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms sturdy and legible at display sizes. It emphasizes a strong vertical stance and simplified construction for reliable reproduction in bold applications.
In continuous text, the dense vertical proportions create a dark, even typographic color and tight word shapes, while distinctive forms like the angular joins and rounded-rectangle bowls help maintain character recognition at larger sizes. The lowercase shows a straightforward, workmanlike build with compact counters and minimal ornament.