Sans Superellipse Pekef 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Gothic No.13' by Bitstream, 'Bergk' by Designova, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, and 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logo design, signage, playful, punchy, retro, friendly, chunky, impact, approachability, retro display, compactness, rounded, soft corners, compact, heavyweight, slab-like.
This typeface uses compact, heavy strokes with rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) curves and softly squared corners. Counters are relatively small and enclosed, giving letters a dense, sturdy silhouette, while terminals tend to end bluntly rather than taper. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with simple geometric construction in bowls and rounded forms, and slightly irregular, lively shaping that keeps it from feeling strictly mechanical.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging callouts, and signage where weight and compactness help it stand out. It can also work for playful editorial display and promotional graphics, but is less ideal for long passages of small body text due to its dense counters and heavy color.
The tone is bold and approachable, with a casual, slightly vintage feel reminiscent of mid-century display lettering. Its chunky forms and softened corners read as friendly and energetic rather than formal or technical, making it well-suited to attention-grabbing, characterful typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in a compact footprint, combining geometric rounded-rectangle construction with softened corners for approachability. It prioritizes bold presence and legibility at display sizes, aiming for a retro-leaning, friendly display voice.
In the sample text, the dense interiors and tight spacing make the face feel strongest at larger sizes; at smaller sizes the closed counters and heavy joins may reduce clarity. Numerals and capitals keep a consistent blocky presence, reinforcing a poster-like, headline-forward personality.