Sans Superellipse Manis 2 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, 'Grid Hero' by PizzaDude.dk, 'Huberica' by The Native Saint Club, and 'DBXLNightfever' by VetteLetters (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, gaming, packaging, sporty, retro, energetic, playful, techy, impact, motion, brand voice, display clarity, compactness, rounded, soft corners, oblique, compact, high contrast none.
A heavy, rounded sans with an oblique stance and soft, superellipse-like corner treatment throughout. Strokes are largely uniform, producing a dense, monolithic silhouette, while counters are small and often squared-off with rounded corners. Forms lean toward rounded-rectangle construction rather than circular geometry, giving curves a flattened, streamlined feel. The overall rhythm is compact and forward-leaning, with tight internal spacing and a consistently robust texture across letters and numerals.
Best suited to short-form display settings such as headlines, posters, apparel graphics, esports and gaming UI titles, and bold packaging callouts. It also works well for logos and wordmarks that benefit from a compact, high-impact footprint and a sense of speed.
The font reads fast and energetic, with a sporty, arcade-like confidence and a friendly softness from its rounded corners. Its forward slant and chunky weight create a sense of motion and impact, making it feel upbeat, contemporary, and slightly nostalgic at the same time.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a smooth, aerodynamic feel: a bold, rounded-rectangle construction paired with an oblique slant for motion. Its consistent, uniform stroke weight and tight counters suggest a focus on strong signage-like clarity and branding presence rather than long-form text comfort.
Distinctive inky joins and minimal stroke modulation keep the shapes graphic and logo-ready. The oblique angle is consistent across the alphabet, and the rounded-rect counter shapes lend a mechanical, engineered flavor. At small sizes the tight counters may darken, while at larger sizes the smooth cornering and compact proportions become a strong stylistic signature.