Sans Superellipse Tubo 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Helsinki' by Ludwig Type, 'Classic Grotesque' and 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, 'Nu Sans' by Typecalism Foundryline, 'Aksioma' by Zafara Studios, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, stickers, handmade, playful, rugged, casual, friendly, handmade texture, friendly impact, print look, casual clarity, rounded, blunt, blocky, soft corners, textured.
A compact, rounded sans with chunky strokes and softened corners throughout. Letterforms are built from squarish, superellipse-like geometry, giving bowls and counters a rounded-rectangle feel rather than perfect circles. Edges and terminals show slight irregularity and a subtle distressed texture, suggesting an inked or stamped origin. The rhythm is tight and sturdy, with simple, mostly closed apertures and short joins that keep silhouettes dense and legible.
Well-suited to short headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks that benefit from a bold, handcrafted voice. It can also work for captions or brief text in informal settings where the textured finish adds personality, especially in print or designs aiming for an artisanal, DIY look.
The overall tone is friendly and informal, with a handmade sturdiness that feels approachable rather than polished. Its slightly rough finish adds a tactile, analog character, lending a lively, crafty energy without becoming chaotic.
The design appears intended to combine the clarity of a simple rounded sans with the warmth of an imperfect, printed texture. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and compact forms for impact, while the distressed edges provide an analog, human touch.
Uppercase forms read as blocky and poster-like, while the lowercase retains the same squared-round construction for consistency. Numerals are similarly chunky and straightforward, matching the set’s utilitarian, stamped feel. The texture is even enough to function in text, but it remains visually present and becomes a defining feature at larger sizes.