Sans Superellipse Giles 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quan Geometric' and 'Quan Pro' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, logos, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, impactful, attention, approachability, clarity, modern retro, simplicity, rounded, soft corners, geometric, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, rounded sans with superellipse-like geometry and softly squared curves. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal contrast and large, open counters that keep the forms readable despite the weight. Terminals are broadly rounded and corners feel cushioned rather than circular, producing a blocky but smooth silhouette. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a straightforward, compact rhythm, and punctuation/figures that match the same blunt, robust construction.
Best suited to display sizes where its mass and rounded geometry can do the work: headlines, posters, product packaging, and bold brand statements. It also fits UI/labeling contexts that need a friendly, high-impact voice, though extended text may feel dense due to the heavy stroke weight.
The overall tone is friendly and bold, leaning playful rather than formal. Its softened, rounded-rectangle shapes evoke a retro sign-painting and 1970s/80s display sensibility, while still reading as clean and contemporary. It projects confidence and approachability—loud without feeling aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a soft-edged, approachable character. By combining geometric, rounded-rectangle construction with generous counters and straightforward lowercase forms, it aims for high visibility and a distinctive, modern-retro personality.
Letterforms maintain consistent width and weight across the set, creating a stable texture in all-caps and mixed-case settings. Curved letters (C, G, S) emphasize broad, smooth arcs, and diagonals (V, W, X, Y) are thick and blunt at joins, reinforcing the sturdy, poster-ready feel. Numerals are large and simplified, designed to read quickly at a glance.