Sans Superellipse Pener 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., and 'PF Mellon' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, condensed, impactful, industrial, poster-ready, assertive, space-saving impact, display emphasis, uniform geometry, brand presence, blocky, rounded corners, compact, vertical stress, tight spacing.
A compact, tall sans with heavy strokes and tight, economical proportions. Letterforms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, with softened corners and largely uniform stroke weight across curves and straights. Counters are small and vertical, and many joins are sturdy and straight-sided, creating a strong, poster-like texture. The lowercase is high set with minimal ascenders/descenders, and the numerals follow the same condensed, blocky construction for a consistent rhythm in mixed text.
Best used for headlines, titles, and short bursts of text where high impact and space efficiency matter. It works well on posters, packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from a compact footprint and strong presence. It can also suit bold brand systems—especially in industrial, sports, or entertainment contexts—where a dense, upright voice is desired.
The overall tone is forceful and pragmatic, with a utilitarian, industrial feel. Its condensed heft gives it a blunt, attention-grabbing voice suited to urgent messaging and bold branding. The rounded corners temper the aggression slightly, adding a controlled, modern edge rather than a sharp or ornate one.
The design appears intended to maximize impact within narrow widths, using rounded-rectangle construction to keep forms sturdy and highly uniform. Its high-set lowercase and compact counters suggest a focus on creating a dense, consistent typographic color for display use and tight layouts.
In dense settings the dark color and narrow interior spaces can make long passages feel weighty, but the consistent geometry keeps headlines looking stable and uniform. The design maintains a disciplined vertical cadence, with round letters reading more like squared ovals than true circles.