Sans Superellipse Gumon 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ft Thyson' by Fateh.Lab, '3x5' by K-Type, 'Hurdle' by Umka Type, and 'Radley' by Variatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, technical, modern, utilitarian, retro-futurist, impact, systematic, futuristic, blocky, rounded corners, squared curves, stencil-like, compact.
This typeface uses heavy, even strokes and a squared, superelliptic construction where curves resolve into rounded rectangles rather than true circles. Corners are consistently softened, with straight-sided bowls and counters that read as geometric cutouts. The rhythm is compact and structured, with short joins and clipped terminals that give many letters a subtly notched, engineered feel. Numerals and capitals appear sturdy and stable, while the lowercase maintains a similarly block-built logic for a cohesive, systematized texture in text.
Well suited to headlines, logos, posters, and packaging that benefit from a bold, engineered personality. It can also work for signage and wayfinding where a compact, high-impact sans is needed. For extended reading, it’s best used at larger sizes where its geometric shaping and notched terminals remain clear.
The overall tone feels industrial and technical, like labeling on equipment, transport, or interface components. Its squared curves and clipped details introduce a retro-futurist flavor, balancing friendliness from the rounded corners with a no-nonsense, utilitarian presence. In longer lines it reads assertive and functional rather than delicate or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, contemporary sans with a distinctive superelliptic skeleton—combining rounded-rectangle curves with clipped, mechanical terminals. It prioritizes solidity and consistency across glyphs, aiming for a robust display voice that still retains approachable rounding.
Wide internal openings and simplified forms help preserve clarity at larger display sizes, while the dense, modular geometry can build a strong typographic pattern. The design’s distinctive squared-round bowls and chamfered/stepped joins are most noticeable in letters with curves and diagonals, giving the font a recognizable, constructed signature.