Sans Superellipse Hodas 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'AG Book W1G' by Berthold, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SB' and 'Europa Grotesk No. 2 SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, modern, punchy, friendly, industrial, impact, clarity, modernity, approachability, blocky, rounded, compact, sturdy, high-impact.
A heavy, geometric sans with broad, superelliptical curves and squared-off counters that create a rounded-rectangle feel throughout. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with flat terminals and minimal modulation, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. Apertures are relatively tight and bowls are compact, while joints and corners are softened rather than sharply cut, keeping the weight from feeling harsh. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy constructions with short extenders and a utilitarian rhythm; figures are equally bold and monoline, built from the same rounded-rect geometry.
Best suited for headlines, short copy, and large-scale applications where maximum impact is needed—posters, packaging, signage, and bold brand marks. It can also work for UI labels or navigation when set large enough and given extra spacing for clarity.
The overall tone is assertive and no-nonsense, with a contemporary, athletic energy. Its rounded geometry adds approachability, while the dense weight and compact counters read as strong and commanding. The result feels pragmatic and bold rather than delicate or refined.
This design appears aimed at delivering a strong, contemporary display voice built from softened geometric forms—combining the authority of a heavy grotesque with the friendliness of rounded-rectangle curves for clear, modern messaging.
At text sizes, the tight apertures and compact counters can reduce internal whitespace, so the face reads best with generous tracking or at display sizes. The forms remain consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, emphasizing a cohesive, engineered look.