Sans Superellipse Pilab 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Procerus' by Artegra, 'Mongoose' by Kostic, and 'Brecksville' by OzType. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, poster, assertive, retro, condensed, impact, space-saving, clarity, uniformity, blocky, compressed, monoline, vertical, compact.
A heavy, condensed sans with monoline strokes and compact, vertically oriented proportions. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, producing squared-off bowls and counters with softened corners rather than fully circular forms. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, with tight apertures and a strong, even rhythm that creates dense text color. The lowercase is sturdy and tall, with short extenders and simplified joins that keep the silhouette blunt and consistent across letters and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where density and impact are desirable, such as posters, covers, packaging, and bold brand lockups. It can also work for signage or labels where a compact footprint is needed, provided sizes are large enough to keep the tight counters clear.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a packed-in presence that feels made for impact. Its rounded-rectangular curves add a slightly retro, engineered flavor—more mechanical than friendly—giving headlines a confident, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangular construction to keep forms sturdy and highly repeatable. It prioritizes strong silhouette and uniform stroke presence for attention-grabbing display typography.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and the internal counters are relatively narrow, which increases punch at display sizes while making long passages feel heavy. The numeral set matches the condensed, block-forward style, keeping figures visually uniform in width and weight.