Sans Superellipse Perib 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, 'Fester' by Fontfabric, 'Helen Bg' by HS Fonts, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe, 'Helsinki' by Ludwig Type, and 'Autovia' by Santi Rey (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, playful, punchy, quirky, retro, attention, friendliness, retro flavor, display impact, chunky, rounded, compact, soft-cornered, bouncy.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely even, with rounded joins and terminals that keep the texture smooth despite the dense color. Proportions skew narrow with tight counters, and many glyphs show subtle, irregular curves and off-square horizontals that create a lively, slightly wobbly rhythm. Lowercase forms are sturdy with a tall x-height, while caps remain blocky and emphatic; numerals match the same chunky, rounded geometry.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, storefront signage, and bold brand marks. It also works well on packaging and playful editorial callouts where a compact, friendly display voice is desired. For paragraphs, it’s most effective in brief bursts (captions, pull quotes, labels) where its dense color remains controlled.
The overall tone is bold and friendly, with a mischievous, cartoon-leaning energy. Its gentle corner rounding and subtly uneven stance read as casual and approachable, while the heavy weight keeps it attention-grabbing and confident. The result feels retro in spirit—like signage and display lettering meant to be seen quickly and remembered.
The design appears intended as a characterful display sans that combines rounded-rect geometry with a hand-shaped, slightly irregular rhythm. It prioritizes immediacy and personality over neutrality, aiming to deliver a bold, approachable voice for attention-led typography.
In longer lines the dense weight produces a strong black texture, so spacing and line breaks become important to maintain clarity. The distinctive, slightly irregular contouring gives headlines personality, but it can also make small sizes feel busy compared to more geometric display sans styles.