Sans Superellipse Silum 2 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ARB 66 Neon' and 'FTY Konkrete' by The Fontry, 'Nuclear Standard' by Zang-O-Fonts, and 'Matricule 59' by designdefontes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, retro, assertive, condensed, poster, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, geometric consistency, blocky, rounded corners, squared curves, sturdy, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and a tight, economical footprint. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with softly squared, superellipse-like curves that turn corners rather than forming true circles. Counters tend to be narrow and vertical, giving letters a compressed, sign-painter/industrial rhythm. Terminals are mostly blunt, with occasional rounded joins and slightly softened edges that keep the bold shapes from feeling brittle.
Best suited to large sizes where its compact width and heavy color can create strong hierarchy—headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging fronts, and short emphatic UI labels. It can also work for wayfinding or product/industrial-style labeling when set with generous tracking to relieve density.
The tone is forceful and functional, with a clear retro-industrial flavor. Its dense forms read as confident and utilitarian, evoking signage, labeling, and headline typography where impact matters more than delicacy.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual weight in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep curves controlled and consistent. It prioritizes bold clarity and a cohesive, sign-like texture for display and branding applications.
Rounded-rectangle construction is especially apparent in curved letters and bowls, where openings stay tight and interior space becomes a strong part of the texture. The numerals and punctuation shown maintain the same stout, compact logic, helping the font feel consistent in display settings.