Sans Superellipse Tunu 2 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Swiss 911' by Bitstream, 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' by Emtype Foundry, 'Helvetica' by Linotype, and 'CG Triumvirate' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, poster, rugged, no-nonsense, retro, space-saving impact, rugged texture, bold display, vintage signage, condensed, blocky, stamped, ink-trap-like, notched.
A condensed, heavy display sans with compact proportions and rounded-rectangle construction in bowls and counters. Strokes are thick and assertive, with slightly uneven, notched edges that create a distressed, stamped feel rather than a perfectly geometric finish. Curves tend toward squarish rounding, and joins often show subtle step-ins and cut-ins that add texture and help open small apertures. The lowercase follows the same narrow rhythm with simple, sturdy forms, while numerals are similarly compact and block-forward for strong alignment in tight settings.
Best suited to display work where compact width and strong weight are advantages: posters, headlines, badges, and signage with limited space. It can also work for logo wordmarks and packaging that benefits from a rugged, stamped character, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the distressed detailing reads clearly.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, evoking stenciled or letterpress-era signage and bold editorial headlines. Its distressed edges add grit and urgency, giving it a vintage-industrial flavor that feels more tactile than sleek.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a tight measure while adding a tactile, worn-in surface. Its squarish rounding and consistent heaviness prioritize bold readability and a gritty, industrial personality over neutral text setting.
The narrow set width and heavy color create strong vertical rhythm and high impact, while the internal cut-ins keep counters from fully clogging at display sizes. The texture reads as intentional wear, making the face feel more physical and print-like than screen-clean.