Sans Superellipse Rukiv 2 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial display, art deco, retro, elegant, theatrical, stylized, deco revival, space-saving display, geometric clarity, stylized legibility, condensed, geometric, monolinear, rounded corners, tall caps.
A condensed, geometric sans with tall proportions and a steady, near-monoline stroke. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) forms, giving bowls and counters a soft, squared-off feel rather than pure circles. Terminals tend to be crisp and tapered, with occasional angled cuts that sharpen the silhouette. The overall rhythm is vertical and orderly, with compact widths, open counters, and consistent rounding that keeps the texture smooth even in mixed-case text.
Best suited to display settings where its condensed structure can create impact in limited space—headlines, poster titles, signage, and brand marks. It also works well for packaging and editorial pull-quotes where a retro-leaning, stylized voice is desired, but it may feel too characterful for long-form body text.
The design reads as vintage-modern: poised and decorative without becoming ornate. Its tall, streamlined shapes and softened rectangular curves evoke classic display lettering with an Art Deco sensibility, lending a refined, slightly theatrical tone.
The letterforms appear intended to merge geometric clarity with a period-inspired display flavor. By combining superellipse-based rounds with sharp, controlled terminals and condensed proportions, the design aims for a distinctive, space-efficient headline face that stays clean and legible while projecting a retro elegance.
Uppercase forms appear especially narrow and architectural, while lowercase adds a touch of personality through distinctive bowls and compact joins. Numerals follow the same tall, streamlined logic, helping headings and short lines feel cohesive across letters and figures.