Sans Superellipse Gugat 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Skate' by DearType, 'Organetto' by Latinotype, 'Carrosserie' by Letterwerk, 'MVB Diazo' by MVB, and 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, playful, retro, chunky, friendly, poster-like, impact, approachability, retro display, compact strength, brand voice, rounded, compact, soft corners, bulky, quirky.
A heavy, compact sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves. Strokes are broad and even, with minimal modulation and a tight, economical footprint that keeps counters relatively small. Terminals are generally blunt and slightly softened, producing a sturdy, blocky silhouette. The lowercase shows a single-story a and g with simplified forms, while overall spacing and widths vary by character to maintain a lively rhythm in text.
Best suited for display roles such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and short emphatic statements where its dense, chunky forms can work at larger sizes. It can also serve for labels or signage that benefits from a bold, friendly presence, but is less ideal for long passages due to its tight counters and strong visual weight.
The overall tone feels playful and approachable, with a retro display energy that reads bold and confident rather than formal. Its chunky shapes and softened corners give it a friendly, slightly quirky personality suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with compact, rounded-rectilinear forms—combining a sturdy build with approachable softness. It aims for a distinctive, high-energy voice that remains clean and modern while nodding to vintage display lettering.
Round letters lean toward squarish bowls, and interior apertures stay compact, which increases visual density at larger sizes. Numerals match the same robust, softened geometry, keeping the set cohesive in signage-like applications.