Sans Superellipse Olnuw 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, and 'Cervo Neue' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, retro, utilitarian, condensed, assertive, space saving, display impact, systematic geometry, signage clarity, blocky, rounded corners, closed apertures, compact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and a tightly controlled rhythm. Curves resolve into squared-off, superellipse-like shapes with noticeably rounded corners, giving bowls and counters a rounded-rectangle feel rather than geometric circles. Strokes are broadly even, terminals are flat and blunt, and apertures tend to be relatively closed, producing dense, uniform word shapes. The lowercase stays simple and workmanlike, with short joins and minimal modulation, while caps maintain a consistent vertical emphasis and firm, blocky silhouettes.
Works best for headlines, short blocks of text, and branding where a compact, high-impact sans is needed. It suits signage and packaging applications that benefit from an industrial, condensed look and strong silhouette at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is utilitarian and industrial, with a hint of mid‑century signage and packaging. Its condensed presence and blunt terminals read as confident and no-nonsense, leaning more toward functional display impact than delicate refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in limited horizontal space while keeping forms highly regular and easy to reproduce. The rounded-rectangle geometry suggests a deliberate, system-driven construction aimed at dependable display typography.
Spacing appears tuned for tight setting, creating dark, cohesive text color in paragraphs. The rounded-rectangle construction shows through most strongly in the rounded letters, helping the face feel systematic and engineered rather than humanist.