Sans Superellipse Gudet 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN Next', 'DIN Next Arabic', 'DIN Next Cyrillic', 'DIN Next Devanagari', and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype and 'Pulse JP' and 'Pulse JP Arabic' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, ui labels, branding, posters, packaging, modern, friendly, sturdy, clean, confident, clarity, approachability, impact, modernity, rounded, soft-cornered, geometric, compact, high legibility.
A heavy, geometric sans with soft-cornered construction and rounded-rectangle (superellipse) curves. Strokes are uniform with minimal modulation, and terminals are clean and blunt, giving the letterforms a solid, compact feel. Counters are open and neatly controlled, while curves (C, G, O, Q) show a squarish roundness rather than true circles. The lowercase has straightforward, contemporary shapes with single-storey forms where visible (notably a and g), and the numerals follow the same sturdy, rounded geometry for consistent color in text.
This font is well suited to headlines, bold callouts, and brand systems that need a strong, friendly geometric voice. Its compact, rounded forms and consistent stroke weight also make it a good fit for UI labels, navigation, and product or packaging typography where clarity and impact are needed.
The overall tone is modern and approachable, combining a friendly softness with a confident, workmanlike presence. Its dense weight and rounded geometry read as contemporary and utilitarian rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum clarity and presence through simple geometric construction, softened by rounded corners for a more approachable feel. It aims for consistent texture across letters and numerals, making it dependable for prominent display and interface-driven applications.
The rhythm is even and stable, with a strong baseline presence and clear interior spaces that help prevent clogging at larger headline sizes. Diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are crisp and decisive, balancing the softer curves elsewhere and reinforcing a structured, contemporary voice.