Sans Superellipse Gukam 2 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
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A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes read largely uniform, with slightly flared or tapered joins in a few diagonals, giving the shapes a carved, lively rhythm rather than a purely mechanical feel. Counters are tight and rounded, terminals are blunt and pill-like, and overall proportions feel condensed without becoming cramped. Uppercase forms stay simple and sturdy, while lowercase shows single‑storey a and g and an open, readable structure that maintains the same rounded geometry.
This font performs best in short-to-medium text settings where its dense, rounded shapes can carry a strong graphic presence—headlines, packaging, logo wordmarks, posters, and storefront or wayfinding signage. It can also work for UI labels or badges when a friendly, compact tone is desired, though generous tracking may help in small sizes.
The rounded, chunky forms create a warm, upbeat tone that feels familiar and slightly retro. Its compact width and smooth terminals keep it approachable and casual, with a hint of display personality suited to fun, consumer-facing messaging.
The design appears intended to combine geometric clarity with softened, rounded-rectangle forms for an inviting display sans. Its consistent stroke weight and compact proportions suggest a focus on punchy readability and a cohesive, branded texture across letters and numerals.
Distinctive superelliptical curves show up strongly in C/G/O/Q and the numerals, producing a consistent “soft-square” silhouette across the set. Dots and punctuation elements are circular and prominent, and the overall color on the page is dark and even, making the font feel solid and confident.