Sans Superellipse Ugley 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Racon' by Ahmet Altun, 'Compose' by Arkitype, 'Pill Gothic' by Betatype, 'Panton' by Fontfabric, and 'Revx Neue' and 'Revx Neue Rounded' by OneSevenPointFive (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, sporty, industrial, assertive, retro, impact, motion, robustness, modern branding, rounded, compact, blocky, oblique, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broad, uniform strokes. Curves resolve into soft corners rather than true circles, giving counters a squarish, superelliptical feel (notably in O, Q, and 0). Terminals are blunt and sturdy, with occasional notch-like cut-ins at joins that read like subtle ink-trap detailing. The overall rhythm is compact and forward-leaning, with large interior counters and clear, simplified forms that stay legible at display sizes.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, team or sports identities, product packaging, and signage where a forward-moving, robust voice is desired. It also works well for punchy subheads and callouts, especially when you want a rounded, tech-industrial flavor without delicate detail.
The tone is energetic and forceful, combining a sporty slant with an industrial, engineered sturdiness. Its rounded corners keep the weight from feeling harsh, while the dense silhouettes project confidence and speed. The result feels at home in contemporary performance branding with a slight retro, arcade-like edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and clarity through simple, rounded-rectilinear geometry and a consistent, heavy stroke. The oblique stance and compact proportions aim to communicate speed and strength while maintaining friendly rounded edges for broad branding appeal.
Figures are similarly built—bold, rounded, and boxy—with a particularly strong, block-style “1” and wide, stable bowls in “8” and “0.” Uppercase forms are compact and squared-off, while lowercase remains straightforward and sturdy; the oblique angle adds motion without becoming calligraphic.