Sans Superellipse Somob 2 is a very bold, very narrow, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, magazine covers, industrial, editorial, dramatic, authoritative, retro, space saving, visual impact, signature texture, display emphasis, compressed, condensed, stencil-like, notched, slab-like.
A compact, compressed display sans with blocky superellipse construction and sharp vertical stress. Strokes are dominated by thick stems interrupted by fine, hairline cuts that create a stenciled, notched impression, producing strong internal contrast and a distinctive rhythm. Counters tend to read as rounded-rectangular, and joins are crisp with minimal curvature beyond the superellipse rounding. The overall texture is dense and punchy, with slightly variable character widths that keep lines lively while staying tightly packed.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where its notched details and compact silhouette can be appreciated. It works well for posters, editorial titling, branding marks, and packaging that benefits from a strong, industrial-leaning voice and tight set widths.
The font projects a bold, industrial confidence with a dramatic, poster-forward presence. Its cut-in details add a sense of engineered precision and vintage signage energy, balancing seriousness with a bit of theatrical flair.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using superellipse geometry and hairline cut-ins to create a signature look that feels both modern and referential to vintage display lettering. The goal seems to be a distinctive, high-contrast texture that reads as engineered and attention-grabbing in large-scale typography.
The thin interior cuts and narrow apertures become a key identifying feature at larger sizes, while at smaller sizes they may visually close up in dense text. The design’s strong verticality and tight sidebearings create a commanding, high-impact word shape in headlines.