Sans Superellipse Gineb 2 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Newcastle' by FaceType, 'Munika' by Gravitype, 'Hanibal' by Hazztype, 'Pump' by ITC, 'Averta PE' and 'Averta Standard PE' by Intelligent Design, 'POLIGRA' by Machalski, and 'Primana Pro' by RMU (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, friendly, chunky, playful, retro, sturdy, impact, approachability, display strength, retro modernity, rounded, compact, soft corners, low contrast, geometric.
A heavy, rounded sans with a compact, blocky skeleton and softly squared curves that read as superellipse-like forms. Strokes are uniform with minimal contrast, and terminals are blunt or gently rounded, producing a solid, ink-trap-free silhouette. Counters tend to be small and closed-in (notably in O, P, R, a, e), and many joins are tight, giving the face a dense, poster-forward color. The lowercase shows single-storey shapes and simplified constructions with short, sturdy extenders; overall spacing appears moderate, keeping words cohesive at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where a compact, friendly heaviness is an asset. It can work well on packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from strong shapes and quick recognition. For longer text, it’s most effective in short bursts (subheads, pull quotes) where the dense color won’t overwhelm the page.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a toy-like sturdiness that feels modern-retro rather than formal. Its chunky geometry suggests optimism and confidence, lending a casual, inviting voice that’s well suited to attention-grabbing statements.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with soft, geometric warmth—combining sturdy, simplified letterforms with rounded-rectangle curvature for a distinctive, approachable display voice.
The design favors bold silhouettes and simplified interior shapes over fine detail, which helps maintain clarity at larger sizes but can make dense paragraphs feel heavy. Numerals match the letterforms with rounded, compact proportions and strong, even weight.