Sans Superellipse Polov 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bougainville' and 'Bougainville Neo' by Type Associates (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, condensed, poster, industrial, retro, space saving, high impact, geometric consistency, display emphasis, monoline, rounded, compact, sturdy.
A condensed, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction and tightly controlled proportions. Strokes are heavy and uniform, with minimal contrast and mostly vertical stress; curves resolve into softened corners rather than true circles. Counters are compact and often vertically oriented (notably in letters like O, D, P), while joins and terminals stay blunt and squared-off, producing a firm, engineered silhouette. Lowercase forms are tall and narrow, with short extenders and a clean, simplified rhythm that remains consistent from caps through numerals.
This font performs best in display settings where a compact, high-impact voice is needed—headlines, posters, logotypes, labels, and signage. Its narrow width helps fit long titles into limited space while maintaining strong presence, making it effective for condensed branding systems and bold typographic layouts.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, balancing a retro compressed feel with a contemporary, industrial cleanliness. Its rounded geometry keeps the weight from feeling harsh, while the tight condensation and dark color give it a commanding, attention-grabbing voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a space-efficient footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to create a distinctive, consistent texture across letters and numbers. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and uniform stroke weight for clear, repeatable impact in display typography.
Round letters read as superelliptical ovals, which keeps texture even in dense lines of text. The numerals follow the same condensed, sturdy build, and punctuation appears designed to stay bold and legible at display sizes.