Sans Superellipse Gurun 2 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tradesman' by Grype and 'Propane' by SparkyType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, retro, techy, playful, sturdy, geometric, impact, geometric unity, retro-tech, display clarity, brand presence, rounded, blocky, squarish, soft corners, compact.
This typeface is built from chunky, rounded-rectangle forms with softly radiused corners and largely uniform stroke thickness. Curves tend toward superellipse-like bowls rather than true circles, producing squarish counters and a compact, stable texture. Terminals are mostly blunt and rounded, joins are simplified, and several letters feature distinctive cut-ins or notches that add rhythm without introducing contrast. Uppercase shapes feel tall and condensed in presence, while lowercase maintains similarly sturdy proportions with clear, simplified constructions.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and signage where its heavy geometry and rounded-square forms can be appreciated. At larger sizes it delivers strong personality and clear silhouette recognition, especially in all-caps or tightly set wordmarks.
The overall tone reads retro-futuristic and playful: friendly because of the rounded corners, but assertive due to the heavy, block-like silhouettes. The simplified geometry and occasional stencil-like cut details lend a tech/display flavor that feels at home in arcade, sci‑fi, or industrial-inspired graphic styles.
The design appears intended to merge a softened geometric skeleton with bold, compact proportions for maximum punch and instant recognizability. The rounded-rectangular construction and simplified details suggest a deliberate focus on a cohesive, modular look suited to contemporary display typography with retro-tech undertones.
Spacing and sidebearings appear tuned for display impact, creating a tight, poster-like color in text. Numerals and capitals share the same squared, softened logic, and punctuation is minimal and bold enough to hold its own at larger sizes.