Sans Superellipse Gilab 2 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Panton' and 'Panton Rust' by Fontfabric, 'Celluloid JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Block Capitals' by K-Type, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, and 'Labrador' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, packaging, signage, techy, sturdy, friendly, retro, sporty, impact, modernize, soften edges, signage clarity, brand presence, rounded, blocky, compact, geometric, soft corners.
This typeface is built from chunky, geometric strokes with heavily rounded corners and squared-off curves, giving many letters a superellipse/rounded-rectangle skeleton. Counters tend to be small and tightly enclosed (notably in O, P, R, 8, 9), while apertures in letters like C, S, and e are relatively narrow, creating a compact, high-impact texture. Terminals are blunt and consistently softened, and diagonal joins (K, V, W, X) are clean and straight, reinforcing a constructed, industrial feel. Figures are similarly boxy and rounded, with a rounded-rect zero and compact, sign-like silhouettes across the set.
It works best for high-impact display applications such as headlines, branding, posters, packaging, and wayfinding, where its compact, rounded-block forms read as strong and modern. It’s also well-suited to tech, sports, and product contexts that benefit from a sturdy, engineered voice.
The overall tone reads bold and confident while still approachable, thanks to the softened corners and rounded geometry. It suggests a contemporary “tech + signage” aesthetic with a hint of retro display styling, making it feel energetic and engineered rather than expressive or calligraphic.
The font appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a controlled, geometric construction: a rounded-rect, industrial sans designed to stay friendly while remaining assertive. Its consistent stroke treatment and compact counters prioritize punchy silhouettes and quick recognition in display settings.
The design’s dense counters and tight apertures make it especially striking at large sizes, where the rounded-rectangle details are most legible. In longer passages, the weight and compact internal spacing can create a dark, solid typographic color, favoring short lines and spacious layout.