Sans Superellipse Agles 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, retro, industrial, utilitarian, technical, friendly, space-saving, systematic, clarity, distinctiveness, durability, rounded corners, soft terminals, compact, boxy, monoline.
This typeface is a compact, monoline sans with a distinctly squared, rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into soft corners rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a superelliptical, slightly boxy feel. Strokes are even and sturdy, with short, blunt terminals and minimal modulation. The lowercase is straightforward and workmanlike, with a single-storey “a,” an open “e,” and a compact “g,” while caps are tall and condensed with tightly managed apertures and consistent spacing rhythm. Numerals follow the same squared, rounded logic, staying clear and uniform in texture.
It performs best in display roles where its condensed stance and rounded-square construction can be a recognizable graphic element—headlines, poster typography, packaging systems, labels, and wayfinding or UI sections that need a sturdy, compact voice. It can also suit short text blocks when a dense, industrial sans texture is desired.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and mildly retro, like mid-century labeling, equipment markings, or pragmatic signage. Rounded corners keep it approachable, while the condensed proportions and firm stroke endings read as efficient and technical rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-saving sans with a distinctive superelliptical skeleton—combining the practicality of compact widths with softened corners for a more human, approachable presence. Its consistent geometry suggests an emphasis on repeatable shapes and a strong, system-like visual identity.
The design’s signature is the repeated rounded-rectangle geometry across letters and numbers, which produces a strong, cohesive texture in text. The narrow set and compact internal spaces make it feel dense and economical, especially in headlines or tight layouts.