Sans Superellipse Jero 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Double Back' and 'Elephantmen' by Comicraft, 'Brothers' by Emigre, 'Aspire Narrow' by Grype, 'EFCO Colburn' by Ilham Herry, 'Beachwood' by Swell Type, and 'CFB1 American Patriot' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sports, retro, assertive, technical, impact, sturdiness, visibility, modern retro, blocky, compact, squared, rounded, chunky.
A heavy, block-constructed sans with squared silhouettes softened by rounded corners and superellipse-like curves. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, creating solid counters and a compact, poster-ready texture. Curves tend to resolve into rounded-rectangle geometry (notably in C, G, O, and 0), while diagonals and joins are sturdy and simplified for impact. The lowercase follows the same chunky logic with mostly single-storey forms and tight apertures, and the numerals are broad, stable, and built from the same rounded-square modules.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, team or event branding, packaging fronts, and bold wayfinding where a dense, sturdy voice helps carry from a distance. It also works well for badges, labels, and UI callouts that need a compact, robust typographic block.
The overall tone is bold and workmanlike, with an industrial, scoreboard-ready confidence. Its squared curves and dense rhythm give it a slightly retro, arcade or athletic feel while still reading as modern and utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through simplified, rounded-rectangular construction and uniform weight, emphasizing strength, immediacy, and easy recognition at display sizes.
Spacing appears relatively tight in running text, producing a strong, continuous black band at larger sizes. Rounded interior corners and squared terminals keep the shapes friendly but forceful, favoring clarity and presence over delicacy.