Sans Superellipse Ognum 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neuron Angled' by Corradine Fonts; 'Neo Sans', 'Neo Sans Arabic', 'Neo Sans Cyrillic', 'Neo Sans Paneuropean', and 'Neo Tech' by Monotype; and 'Obvia Narrow' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, bold, playful, approachable, retro, attention grab, approachability, retro modernity, brand impact, rounded, soft corners, bulky, compact, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with a superellipse-driven construction: curves and straight segments meet in soft, squared corners rather than perfect circles. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, blocky silhouettes and small interior counters. Terminals are blunt and rounded, and many forms feel slightly condensed in their openings (notably in letters like e, s, and a), which reinforces a compact, sturdy texture in text. The numerals follow the same rounded-rectangle logic, with simple, bold shapes and tight counters.
Best suited to display settings where a bold, friendly voice is needed—headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, brand marks, and packaging. It can also work for short callouts and UI labels when large enough to preserve the small counters and closed-in apertures.
The overall tone is warm and informal, with a toy-like softness that reads as welcoming rather than technical. Its chunky mass and rounded corners give it a retro sign-painting and packaging energy—confident and attention-seeking without feeling aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a soft, approachable feel, using superelliptical geometry to keep forms consistent and contemporary while retaining a nostalgic, chunky personality for branding-forward typography.
At larger sizes the tight apertures and small counters create a strong, dark typographic color, while the consistent rounding keeps the rhythm smooth and cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. The lowercase shows a straightforward, workmanlike construction that prioritizes solidity and clarity over delicacy.