Sans Superellipse Ugres 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'European Sans Pro' and 'European Soft Pro' by Bülent Yüksel, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'HD Colton' by HyperDeluxe, 'Anantason Reno' and 'Prachason Neue' by Jipatype, and 'Helvetica' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, app ui, sporty, punchy, dynamic, modern, assertive, impact, momentum, space saving, modernize, branding, oblique, compact, rounded, soft corners, blocky.
A compact, heavy oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, producing solid, high-impact letterforms. Curves read as superelliptical rather than circular, and counters are tight, giving the design a dense, efficient texture. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off with small radiused edges, while the overall slant adds forward motion without becoming script-like.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where a strong, condensed presence is desirable—sports identities, event posters, product packaging, and prominent UI labels. It can work for brief italic callouts or emphasis in editorial layouts, but the dense counters and heavy texture favor display applications over long-form reading.
The tone is energetic and assertive, combining a sporty, poster-ready weight with friendly rounding that keeps it approachable. The pronounced slant and dense rhythm suggest speed and momentum, making the voice feel modern and action-oriented rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in tight horizontal space while preserving a smooth, contemporary feel through rounded-square geometry. Its forward slant and sturdy construction aim to communicate speed, strength, and modernity with clear, consistent forms.
The lowercase shows sturdy, compact bowls and short ascenders/descenders relative to the overall weight, helping maintain a uniform, blocky color in text. Numerals and capitals follow the same rounded-square logic for a cohesive, engineered look that holds up best at display sizes.