Sans Superellipse Balut 2 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, branding, editorial, posters, presentations, minimal, airy, modern, refined, calm, modern italics, geometric clarity, soft neutrality, clean readability, monoline, rounded, geometric, open apertures, long ascenders.
A clean, monoline sans with a consistent rightward slant and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction in bowls and counters. Curves are smooth and evenly tensioned, while terminals tend to be gently rounded, keeping the texture soft rather than sharp. Uppercase forms are simple and geometric, with circular letters like O/Q reading as superelliptical and the Q featuring a small, understated tail. Lowercase shows open, legible shapes with single-storey a and g, a compact ear on r, and a lively descending j; overall spacing feels open and contemporary, producing a light, even typographic color in text.
This style suits interface labels, product branding, and contemporary identities where a light, unobtrusive voice is desirable. It also works well for editorial pull quotes, captions, and clean poster headlines when you want a modern italic texture that stays readable and restrained.
The overall tone is modern and understated, pairing a technical cleanliness with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry. The italic slant adds motion and a slightly editorial, refined feel, without becoming expressive or calligraphic.
The design appears intended to deliver a sleek, contemporary italic sans built from rounded geometric forms, balancing neutrality with a gentle friendliness. It prioritizes consistent rhythm and clean shapes for clear setting in both short text and display contexts.
Round characters remain stable and consistent across cases, giving the design a cohesive rhythm. Numerals appear simple and similarly monoline, with smooth curves and minimal detailing that matches the letters in tone.