Sans Superellipse Pileg 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quiel' by Ardyanatypes, 'Schmalfette CP' by CounterPoint Type Studio, 'Folio EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Smart Sans' by Monotype, 'Brecksville' by OzType., and 'Folio' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, assertive, condensed, utilitarian, modern, space saving, impactful display, modern utility, signage clarity, blocky, compact, vertical, square-shouldered, sturdy.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and tightly enclosed counters. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving bowls and rounded letters a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. Terminals are mostly blunt and flat, with minimal modulation and a steady vertical rhythm; diagonals are simplified and sturdy, and spacing is economical to maintain a dense texture in text. Numerals match the overall compact build with simple, robust silhouettes and small internal apertures.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where a dense, high-impact voice is needed, such as posters, signage, wayfinding-style graphics, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short subheads and callouts, but longer passages will appear heavy due to the tight apertures and compact spacing.
The overall tone is forceful and functional, projecting a no-nonsense, engineered character. Its compressed proportions and blocky rounding suggest contemporary industrial signage and headline typography with a confident, attention-grabbing presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining condensed proportions with rounded-rectangle forms for a modern, industrial personality. Its simplified geometry and consistent stroke weight emphasize clarity at display sizes and a strong, unified texture.
The narrow fit and small counters create a dark, continuous typographic color, especially in longer lines. Rounded corners soften the otherwise rigid construction, keeping the design from feeling sharp while preserving a mechanical, compressed look.