Sans Superellipse Pibab 2 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, and 'Hardley Brush' by Negara Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, assertive, utilitarian, modern, space saving, high impact, systematic, clarity, modernization, compact, blocky, rounded corners, uniform strokes.
A compact, heavy sans with uniform stroke weight and tight internal counters. The drawing relies on squared-off curves with softened, superellipse-like corners, producing round forms that feel more like rounded rectangles than circles. Terminals are mostly flat and blunt, with minimal modulation and crisp joins that keep the texture even. Proportions are vertically emphatic, with short crossbars and narrow bowls that help maintain a dense, efficient rhythm in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and bold UI or product labeling where space is limited but impact is needed. It also fits signage and packaging systems that benefit from a compact width and consistent, high-contrast-free color in text blocks.
The overall tone is direct and no-nonsense, with an industrial, engineered feel. Its condensed heft reads confident and slightly stern, leaning more toward functional signage and branding than warmth or delicacy.
Designed to deliver maximum visual weight in a tight width while preserving clarity through simplified geometry and consistent stroke structure. The rounded-rectangle construction suggests an intention to feel modern and engineered, balancing toughness with controlled softness at corners.
The numerals and capitals show a strong, poster-like presence, and the lowercase maintains a sturdy, compact silhouette that stays legible at large sizes. Rounded corners prevent the heaviness from feeling overly harsh, giving it a contemporary, manufactured smoothness.