Sans Superellipse Akzo 2 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, editorial titles, retro, theatrical, quirky, dramatic, noir, headline focus, space saving, poster impact, distinctive branding, high contrast silhouette, angular terminals, capsule forms, chiseled, compact, condensed rhythm.
This typeface uses compact, tall proportions with a monoline stroke and rounded-rectangle construction in bowls and counters. Corners are generally softened into superelliptic curves, while many terminals resolve into sharp, angled cuts that create a chiseled, almost stencil-like finish. Round letters like O and Q read as vertically stretched capsules, and the rhythm stays tight and vertical, emphasizing a condensed, poster-ready silhouette.
It works best for headlines, logos, packaging, and editorial titling where a condensed, characterful sans is needed. The sharp terminal cuts and tight proportions make it especially effective in posters, music and event graphics, and retro-inspired branding. It can also serve as short UI or label text when a distinctive voice is desired, though it reads most confidently at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels retro and theatrical, with a slightly eccentric, display-first personality. Its crisp geometry and pointed terminals add a hint of drama and mystery, making it feel more suited to expressive headlines than neutral text.
The design appears intended to maximize impact in narrow widths while staying highly recognizable through strong geometry and distinctive cut terminals. Its superelliptic curves provide a modern, engineered base, while the sharp joins and pointed details introduce character for display use.
Distinctive features include the frequent use of diagonal/pointed terminals on strokes (notably in letters like A, K, M, N, R, and V/W) and the rounded-rectangle treatment of curves in O/Q and numerals. The numerals share the same tall, compact build, maintaining a consistent vertical texture across mixed alphanumeric settings.