Sans Superellipse Penel 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Anonima' by Gassstype, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, and 'Matricule 59' by designdefontes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, assertive, sturdy, retro, space-saving impact, strong branding, signage clarity, geometric uniformity, blocky, squared, rounded corners, compact, poster-like.
A dense, compact display sans with tall, narrow proportions and heavy, even strokes. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle/superellipse shapes, producing squared counters and smoothly radiused corners rather than circular bowls. Terminals are blunt and uniform, with minimal modulation and a tightly controlled rhythm that keeps letters visually locked to a strong vertical axis. Overall spacing reads compact and efficient, emphasizing solid black mass and crisp silhouettes.
Best suited to posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, and short emphatic statements where its compact width and heavy color can carry impact. It performs particularly well in high-contrast layouts and large-scale typography where the rounded-square geometry becomes a distinctive visual signature.
The tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, industrial edge. Its rounded-square construction adds a friendly softness to an otherwise tough, compressed voice, giving it a retro signage feel that still reads contemporary in bold applications.
Likely intended as a high-impact condensed display face that maximizes presence in limited horizontal space while maintaining a cohesive rounded-rectilinear style. The consistent stroke weight and softened corners suggest a goal of combining industrial solidity with approachable geometry.
The design’s squarish counters and tight apertures create strong texture at larger sizes, while the condensed build can feel dense in long passages. Numbers and capitals share the same sturdy, block-forward stance, reinforcing a consistent headline color.