Sans Superellipse Usgi 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Serpentine Stencil' by Apply Interactive, 'EF Serpentine Serif' by Elsner+Flake, 'Serpentine' and 'Serpentine Sans' by Image Club, and 'Serpentine' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, logos, posters, signage, packaging, tech, industrial, futuristic, confident, utilitarian, geometric system, tech branding, impactful display, modular forms, squared-round, geometric, monoline, sturdy, compact apertures.
A geometric sans with a squared-round (superelliptic) construction: bowls and counters read as rounded rectangles, while straight strokes stay firm and even in thickness. Corners are consistently radiused, terminals are mostly flat, and curves transition with a controlled, engineered feel rather than a soft, humanist one. Apertures tend toward the closed side (notably in forms like C, S, and e), and the overall silhouettes are compact and blocky, giving letters a dense, sign-like presence. Numerals follow the same rounded-rect geometry, with clear, sturdy shapes suited to display sizing.
Best suited for headlines, branding marks, and short statements where the squared-round geometry can read clearly and create a distinctive voice. It also fits UI labels, product naming, and environmental/signage-style applications that benefit from sturdy, engineered letterforms.
The tone is contemporary and technical, suggesting a product-forward, engineered aesthetic. Its heavy, squared-round shapes feel assertive and functional, leaning toward sci‑fi and industrial branding rather than editorial warmth.
The design appears intended to translate superelliptic, rounded-rectangle geometry into a bold, modern sans for high-impact communication. It prioritizes consistent corner radii, compact counters, and strong silhouettes to deliver a technical, contemporary character in display-oriented settings.
Uppercase forms are especially modular and architectural, while lowercase retains the same geometric system and reads best when given generous spacing. The design favors strong silhouette recognition over open, airy counters, which can make extended small-size text feel dense but gives headlines a punchy, modern stamp.