Sans Superellipse Rader 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, condensed, quirky, retro, punchy, playful, space saving, high impact, display clarity, brand character, rounded, compact, tall, soft corners, high-shouldered.
A condensed sans with tall proportions and compact sidebearings, built from softly rounded rectangular forms rather than perfect circles. Strokes are heavy and largely uniform, with subtly sheared terminals and gentle curvature that keeps counters open despite the narrow widths. Round letters like O, C, and G read as vertical superellipses, while joins in letters such as n, m, and h are high-shouldered and tight, creating a steady, slightly elastic rhythm. The figures follow the same condensed, rounded-rectangle logic, producing sturdy, poster-ready numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also works well for signage and short UI labels when space is tight and strong letter presence is desirable.
The overall tone is energetic and slightly eccentric—clean enough to feel contemporary, but with a retro, hand-set sign flavor due to the softened geometry and assertive verticality. It projects confidence and friendliness rather than neutrality, making it feel attention-grabbing without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining rounded-rect geometry with heavy, even strokes for strong silhouette recognition. Its softened corners and condensed stance suggest a balance between modern geometric construction and a lively, display-oriented personality.
A consistent vertical emphasis and rounded-corner geometry unify the set; the narrow build makes repeated vertical strokes (as in H, M, N, and m) form dense, graphic textures. The bold presence and open counters help maintain clarity in short bursts, while long passages become visually insistent.