Sans Superellipse Dukin 2 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui, branding, editorial, packaging, signage, friendly, modern, approachable, clean, quirky, approachability, clarity, modernity, soft geometry, everyday readability, rounded, soft-cornered, monoline, open counters, humanist.
This typeface is a rounded, monoline sans with soft-cornered, superellipse-like curves and gently squared bowls. Strokes maintain an even thickness with minimal contrast, and terminals are clean and lightly rounded, giving forms a smooth, controlled finish. The uppercase set reads broad and simple with open apertures (notably in C, G, and S), while the lowercase shows straightforward, readable construction with a single-storey a and g and a compact, tidy rhythm. Figures are clear and utilitarian, with rounded shapes on 0, 6, 8, and 9 and a simple, upright 1, supporting consistent texture in mixed text.
It suits interface and product design where a clean, friendly voice is needed, and works well for branding systems that want modern softness rather than strict geometry. The consistent stroke and open shapes support editorial subheads and short-to-medium text, while the rounded construction also fits packaging and wayfinding that benefits from quick recognition.
The overall tone is friendly and contemporary, balancing geometric neatness with a subtle human touch. Its rounded rectangular curves feel approachable and slightly playful without becoming informal, making the texture feel calm and easygoing in paragraphs and headlines alike.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern sans-serif built from softened, rounded-rectangle geometry—prioritizing clarity and a smooth reading rhythm while adding a personable, approachable character. It aims to feel contemporary and functional, with just enough warmth to stand out in everyday communication.
Proportions favor clarity: counters stay open, joins are smooth, and curves avoid sharp transitions, which helps the font keep an even color across lines. The design’s softened geometry gives it a distinctive silhouette in large sizes while remaining orderly and legible at text sizes.