Sans Superellipse Albuf 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: tech branding, ui headlines, posters, signage, packaging, retro-futurist, technical, digital, minimal, industrial, space-saving, systematic, screen-forward, modernist, geometric, modular, monoline, rounded corners, rectilinear curves, compact proportions.
The design is built from monoline strokes and superelliptical (rounded-rectangle) curves, producing squared bowls and terminals with consistently softened corners. Proportions are compact and space-efficient, with a measured, modular rhythm across letters and numerals. Counters tend to be tall and narrow, and joins are clean and unbroken, reinforcing a schematic, constructed feel. The overall texture is even and orderly, with a gentle rectangle-based roundness replacing traditional circular forms.
Well-suited to technology branding, interface headlines, dashboards, product labeling, and motion graphics where a futuristic or engineered voice is desired. It can work effectively for posters, album artwork, and editorial display settings that benefit from a modular, geometric texture. Best used at sizes where the narrow counters and compact shapes remain comfortably open.
This typeface projects a cool, technical calm with a distinctly retro-futurist tone. Its rounded-rectangle geometry feels engineered and utilitarian, but the softened corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. Overall, it reads as modern, digital, and slightly sci‑fi.
The letterforms appear intended to translate a rounded-rectangular geometry into a readable, everyday sans, prioritizing consistency, tight rhythm, and a controlled, engineered aesthetic. The softened corners and monoline strokes suggest an aim for contemporary clarity while retaining a distinctive, tech-inspired personality.
Distinctive rounded-rectangle construction is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, giving text a cohesive, device-like silhouette. Numerals and capitals feel particularly structured and architectural, supporting a strong display presence.