Sans Superellipse Uklas 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Binate' and 'Burlingame' by Monotype; 'Taca' by Rúben R Dias; 'Byker', 'Celdum', and 'Hackman' by The Northern Block; and 'Obvia Wide' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: branding, packaging, posters, signage, app ui, friendly, techy, retro, robust, playful, clarity, approachability, impact, modernity, utility, rounded, soft-cornered, blocky, compact, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with a distinctly superelliptical construction: bowls and counters read as rounded rectangles, with smooth corners and broad, even strokes. Curves are simplified and slightly squared-off, giving letters a sturdy, block-like silhouette while maintaining soft edges. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, joins are firm, and apertures tend to be tight, which increases density in text. The proportions feel compact with short-looking extenders and a consistent, engineered rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Well-suited for brand marks, packaging, headlines, and short blocks of emphatic text where a sturdy, rounded geometry is desirable. It can also work in UI labels and navigation when used at larger sizes or with increased spacing, where its compact, heavy shapes remain clear. The font’s strong silhouettes make it effective for signage and product-style typography.
The overall tone is approachable and contemporary, with a subtle retro-tech flavor reminiscent of industrial labeling and mid-century display lettering. Its softened geometry keeps it friendly, while the chunky forms project confidence and durability. The squared curves and compact spacing add a utilitarian, gadget-like character rather than a delicate or editorial voice.
The design appears intended to blend geometric clarity with softened corners, creating a dependable display sans that feels both technical and welcoming. Its squared-round construction suggests a focus on consistent, modular shapes that reproduce cleanly in bold applications like labels, interfaces, and promotional typography.
Distinctive squared-round shapes show up strongly in letters like O/Q and in the numerals, which read as solid, sign-like forms. The lowercase leans toward single-storey constructions (notably the a and g), reinforcing an informal, modern feel. In paragraph sample, the weight and tight apertures make it feel dense; it benefits from generous tracking and line spacing at smaller sizes.