Sans Superellipse Mefu 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Swiss 721' by Bitstream, 'Newhouse DT' by DTP Types, 'Helen Bg' by HS Fonts, 'Helvetica' by Linotype, 'Eurostile Round' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Balbek' by Valentino Vergan (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports branding, packaging, sporty, punchy, retro, confident, playful, impact, speed, compactness, brand presence, approachability, condensed, rounded, slanted, soft corners, blocky.
A condensed, heavy italic sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation and generous rounding at terminals that keeps the dense weight from feeling harsh. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be tight, creating a solid, ink-rich texture in text. The slant is strong and consistent, and the overall geometry feels slightly squared rather than purely circular, giving the alphabet a sturdy, engineered rhythm.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, poster typography, team or athletic branding, product packaging, and bold wordmarks. It can also work for emphatic UI labels or signage where a compact width and strong presence help conserve space while staying attention-grabbing.
The font communicates speed and impact—assertive, energetic, and a bit vintage in the way it leans forward with chunky forms. Its rounded corners add friendliness, balancing the aggressive weight with a playful, approachable tone.
Designed to deliver maximum visual punch in a compact footprint, combining a forward-leaning stance with rounded, squared-off geometry to suggest motion, strength, and modern friendliness.
In longer lines the tight spacing and dense counters produce a dark, unified color, while individual glyphs maintain clear silhouettes due to the pronounced italic angle and simplified shapes. Numerals match the letterforms with the same compact, rounded-block construction for a cohesive headline system.