Sans Superellipse Gebes 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dexa Pro' by Artegra, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Argot' by K-Type, 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, app promos, sporty, urgent, loud, modern, punchy, impact, speed, compactness, attention, slanted, compact, rounded, blocky, high impact.
A heavily slanted, compact sans with broad, rounded-rectangle curves and tight internal counters. Letterforms are built from chunky strokes with minimal modulation, producing a dense, poster-like color on the page. The geometry favors superelliptical bowls and softened corners, while diagonals and terminals are cut cleanly for a crisp, engineered feel. Spacing appears restrained and sidebearings are tight, reinforcing a compressed rhythm suited to short, emphatic lines.
Best suited to large-size applications where impact and speed are desirable, such as headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, promotional graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It also works well for short UI or app-promo banners where a compact, forceful voice is needed, but is less ideal for extended body text due to its dense color and tight counters.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a speed-forward, athletic posture created by the strong slant and dense weight. It reads as contemporary and industrial, leaning toward attention-grabbing headlines rather than quiet, editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in minimal horizontal space, combining rounded-rect geometry with an aggressive slant to signal motion and modernity. Its consistent, low-modulation strokes and compact proportions emphasize clarity at display sizes and a strong brandable silhouette.
Uppercase forms show sturdy, simplified construction and rounded bowls (notably in C, G, O, Q), while the lowercase maintains the same chunky, compact logic with closed apertures and small counters. Numerals are similarly stout and rounded, matching the font’s strong, cohesive silhouette. In longer sample lines, the slant and density create momentum but can accumulate visual heaviness at small sizes.