Sans Superellipse Pekod 2 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Explorer' by Fenotype, 'Duotone' by Match & Kerosene, and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, app titles, industrial, poster, retro, sporty, punchy, impact, space saving, signage, brand voice, headline clarity, condensed, rounded corners, blocky, high contrast (mass), compact counters.
This typeface is built from compact, rounded-rectangle forms with heavy, even stroke weight and tightly contained counters. The silhouette is tall and condensed, with squared terminals softened by consistent corner rounding, creating a superellipse-like geometry across rounds and straights. Curves are minimal and controlled, giving letters a blocky, engineered rhythm; joins and shoulders stay firm and vertical, and bowls read as compressed capsules. The overall spacing and internal shapes favor dense color and strong word-shape in display settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, title treatments, and bold branding systems where strong typographic color is desired. It can work well on packaging and signage that needs immediate impact, and as short UI titles or section headers when used with comfortable spacing.
The tone is assertive and utilitarian, combining a retro sign-painter/poster feel with an industrial, sports-headline punch. Its softened corners keep it friendly enough for contemporary branding, while the condensed, heavy construction signals urgency and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a condensed footprint while maintaining a consistent, rounded-rect geometry. Its simplified, monolithic shapes prioritize legibility-at-a-distance and a distinctive, stamped display presence over delicate detail.
Distinctive capsule counters and tight apertures make the face feel compact and efficient, especially in letters with stacked bowls and closed forms. In the sample text, the dense black texture dominates, so generous leading and careful tracking help maintain clarity at smaller sizes or in longer lines.