Sans Superellipse Ganem 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Uniform Italic' by Miller Type Foundry, 'Classic Grotesque' and 'Morandi' by Monotype, and 'Palo' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, assertive, retro, punchy, energetic, impact, motion, bold branding, attention, oblique, chunky, rounded, compact, slanted.
A heavy, oblique sans with large, rounded counters and soft superelliptical curves that keep the shapes compact and cohesive. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, creating a dense color on the page. Terminals are blunt and clean, and the overall geometry favors rounded-rectangle forms over sharp corners, especially in letters like C, O, S, and the bowls of b/p. Spacing appears fairly tight, and the slant plus sturdy proportions produce a strong forward rhythm in both text and display sizes.
This font performs best where strong, immediate impact is needed—headlines, posters, and punchy brand statements. The oblique stance and dense weight also suit sports-themed graphics, promotional materials, and packaging where a compact, energetic voice helps text stand out.
The overall tone is bold and kinetic, with a confident, sporty emphasis that feels suited to impact messaging. Its rounded, compressed forms add a friendly edge while still reading as forceful and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with smooth, rounded geometry and an italicized forward lean, balancing friendliness with force. It aims for high legibility at display sizes while maintaining a consistent, blocky rhythm across letters and numerals.
Uppercase forms feel sturdy and slightly condensed in presence, while the lowercase maintains clarity through large apertures and simple, single-story shapes (notably a and g). Numerals are wide and weighty with clear silhouettes intended to hold up at large sizes.