Sans Superellipse Abgev 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, friendly, whimsical, handmade, playful, personality, approachability, display clarity, retro nod, rounded, soft corners, compact, sturdy, quirky.
A compact, rounded sans with strongly softened corners and a squarish, superellipse-like construction. Strokes are mostly uniform with minimal contrast, producing a sturdy, even color in text. Curves tend toward flattened rounds rather than true circles, and many joins are gently tapered or notched, giving the letterforms a subtly carved, ink-trap-like feel. Terminals are blunt and rounded, counters are relatively tight, and overall proportions favor tall, condensed silhouettes with a steady vertical rhythm.
Best suited to display settings where its rounded, compact shapes and distinctive details can be appreciated—headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short UI labels or signage where a friendly tone is desired, though the tight counters and condensed proportions suggest using generous sizes and spacing for longer passages.
The font reads as cheerful and slightly retro, with a warm, approachable tone. Its rounded geometry and quirky details add personality without tipping into novelty, creating a friendly voice that feels handcrafted and human.
The design appears intended to merge clean sans readability with a superellipse-driven, rounded-rectangle aesthetic and small expressive quirks. The goal seems to be a contemporary, approachable display sans that nods to mid-century and hand-rendered lettering while staying visually consistent across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms show distinctive, softened geometry and occasional playful interior shaping (notably in letters like A, Q, and R). Lowercase maintains clear differentiation with simple, single-storey forms and compact bowls, supporting legibility while preserving the font’s character. Numerals match the same rounded-rectangular logic, with consistent weight and similarly softened terminals for a unified set.