Sans Superellipse Pilub 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Blue Creek' and 'Blue Creek Rounded' by ActiveSphere, 'Neumatic Compressed' by Arkitype, 'Resolve Sans' by Fenotype, 'Hype vol 3' by Positype, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, assertive, retro, headline, space saving, high impact, display clarity, signage utility, compressed, blocky, squared, rounded corners, monoline.
This typeface is built from compact, vertically stretched letterforms with a distinctly condensed footprint. Strokes are consistently heavy and largely monoline, with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) bowls and softened corners that keep the shapes from feeling sharp despite the mass. Curves are tight and controlled; counters tend to be narrow and vertical, and terminals are generally blunt, creating a strong, poster-like rhythm. The lowercase follows a simplified, utilitarian construction, with single-storey forms and minimal modulation, while numerals echo the same tall, compressed geometry.
It works best where strong presence and economy of horizontal space are needed—posters, headlines, large-format signage, branding lockups, and packaging panels. The condensed build makes it useful for tight layouts, while the uniform stroke weight and rounded-rect geometry help maintain clarity in bold display sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with an industrial confidence that reads quickly at distance. Its compressed proportions and dark color give it a punchy, attention-grabbing voice that can feel both contemporary and reminiscent of vintage signage and display typography.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in a compressed width, using simplified sans forms and rounded-rect construction to stay cohesive and recognizable. Its emphasis is on bold, high-contrast-in-size display communication—legible, space-efficient, and visually emphatic.
The design’s personality comes from the tension between rounded bowls and rigid, column-like stems, producing a consistent “stamped” or “machined” feel. Spacing appears tuned for display impact rather than airy text settings, and the dense counters contribute to a compact, high-energy texture in longer lines.