Sans Superellipse Typo 2 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, branding, editorial, quirky, handmade, friendly, retro, casual, add character, space saving, approachability, retro flavor, rounded corners, soft terminals, narrow caps, tall proportions, monoline.
A condensed, monoline sans with a tall, slightly uneven rhythm and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are low-contrast with softly blunted terminals and subtly irregular curves that give counters and bowls a squarish, superelliptical feel. Proportions lean vertical, with narrow uppercase forms and compact widths in many letters; spacing is open enough to keep the texture readable despite the tight shapes. Numerals and punctuation follow the same softened geometry, maintaining a cohesive, slightly hand-cut silhouette.
Best suited to short-form display settings where its condensed, characterful texture can carry a message—posters, packaging, labels, and brand wordmarks. It also works well for editorial headlines and pull quotes, especially where a friendly, handcrafted tone is desired; for long text, the narrow proportions and quirky detailing are more effective at larger sizes.
The overall tone is informal and personable, mixing clean sans structure with a deliberately imperfect, handcrafted edge. It reads as playful and retro-leaning rather than clinical, adding character without becoming overly decorative. The narrow, tall stance contributes a brisk, energetic feel suited to expressive messaging.
The design appears intended to blend a geometric, rounded-rectangle skeleton with subtle human irregularity, creating a compact sans that feels approachable and distinctive. Its tall proportions and softened corners suggest a focus on punchy, space-efficient headlines with a handcrafted personality.
Diagonal joins and curved-to-straight transitions show mild wobble that feels intentional, like inked or stamped letterforms translated into digital outlines. Round letters (such as O/C) retain a squarish contour, while vertical strokes stay consistently firm, creating a distinctive, compact word shape at display sizes.