Sans Superellipse Pinul 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Athletic Pro' by Mandarin, 'Balbek Pro' and 'Balbek Pro Cut' by Valentino Vergan, and 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, assertive, condensed, utilitarian, modern, space saving, high impact, display clarity, signage utility, modern branding, monoline, blocky, closed apertures, rectilinear curves, tight spacing.
This typeface is a heavy, condensed sans with a monoline feel and a distinctly rectilinear rounding—curves read like softened rectangles rather than true circles. Proportions are tall and compact, with short ascenders/descenders relative to the dense body, producing a strongly stacked vertical rhythm. Counters are small and apertures tend to be tight or partially closed, reinforcing a compact, poster-ready color. Terminals are blunt and squared-off, while joins and bowls keep consistent, controlled rounding for an even, high-impact texture in text.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact lines where its condensed width and dense color can carry attention—posters, signage, packaging, and brand lockups. It can work for subheads and callouts in editorial or UI, but longer paragraphs may feel heavy due to the tight apertures and compact counters.
The overall tone is tough and no-nonsense, combining a contemporary condensed presence with an industrial, signage-like directness. Its compressed forms and dark typographic color project urgency and confidence, making it feel more functional and forceful than friendly or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using squared, softly rounded geometry to stay legible and consistent at display sizes. Its restrained detailing and uniform stroke behavior suggest a focus on practicality, repeatable rhythm, and strong typographic color for attention-driven applications.
Round letters and numerals show a superellipse-like construction, with flattened sides and rounded corners that keep shapes stable at large sizes. Diacritics aren’t shown; punctuation is limited in the sample, but the basic set demonstrates consistent widths, tight counters, and a headline-oriented rhythm that stays cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.