Sans Superellipse Runab 2 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, magazine covers, condensed, confident, modern, editorial, urban, space saving, high impact, modern signage, editorial display, monolinear feel, rounded corners, vertical stress, high-waisted, compact.
A highly condensed display sans with tall proportions, tight internal counters, and a strong vertical rhythm. Strokes read as mostly uniform with subtle modulation, and many terminals end in crisp, flat cuts, reinforcing a clean, poster-like silhouette. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving letters like O/C/G/Q a squared-round, superelliptical feel rather than a purely circular one. The lowercase is compact with a straightforward, single-storey a and g, short extenders, and narrow apertures that maintain a consistent, columnar texture. Numerals follow the same condensed logic, with prominent verticals and compact bowls.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where a narrow footprint and strong vertical emphasis help maximize impact. It works well for posters, cover lines, packaging panels, and branding lockups that need a compact, modern wordmark-like feel. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous line spacing to counter the tight apertures and dense texture.
The overall tone is assertive and contemporary, with a slightly industrial, metropolitan edge. Its compressed width and tall stance create urgency and impact, while the rounded-rectangle curves keep it approachable rather than harsh. The result feels suited to bold statements and modern branding where space is tight but presence is required.
The design intention appears focused on delivering maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using superelliptical curves and flat terminals to keep forms crisp and contemporary. It prioritizes a consistent, high-density rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals for cohesive display typography.
Letterforms appear optimized for vertical alignment and even color in large sizes, producing a strong “stacked” texture in all-caps settings. The punctuation and figures match the same straight-sided, compact construction, helping mixed text maintain consistent density.