Sans Superellipse Penor 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Mr Black' by Hipopotam Studio, 'Duotone' by Match & Kerosene, and 'Manual' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, stenciled, industrial, retro, posterlike, rugged, visual impact, compact headlines, signage feel, stamp aesthetic, blocky, chiseled, faceted, condensed, angular.
A compact, heavy display face with tall proportions and tight internal spacing. Strokes are largely monolinear and terminate in crisp, slightly irregular edges that create a cut or stamped look. Curves are built from flattened, faceted rounds—especially in bowls and counters—producing squarish, superellipse-like silhouettes rather than true circles. The overall rhythm is narrow and emphatic, with simplified construction in the lowercase and sturdy, rectangular counters in letters like a, e, and g.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, logos, packaging fronts, and bold signage. Its dense, blocky forms maintain strong presence at large sizes, where the faceted curves and crisp terminals become a distinctive texture.
The font reads as assertive and utilitarian, evoking signage, stamping, and hand-cut letterforms. Its faceted geometry adds a retro, slightly rugged character that feels bold and attention-seeking without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact width, using simplified, faceted rounds and blunt terminals to suggest a stamped or cut construction. It prioritizes graphic impact and a rugged industrial flavor over delicate detail.
Uppercase shapes are clean and monumental, while the lowercase introduces subtle quirks (single-storey forms and compact joins) that reinforce a handmade, cut-from-solid feel. Numerals share the same squared-off curves and heavy presence, keeping the set visually consistent in headline use.