Sans Superellipse Gagoh 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Enotria' by Aspro Type, 'PT Filter' by Paavola Type Studio, 'Base Neue' by Power Type, and 'Manual' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, assertive, energetic, modern, punchy, impact, speed, branding, display, emphasis, oblique, rounded, blocky, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and broad, simplified shapes. Curves are softened into superellipse-like bowls and counters, while joins are clean and largely monoline, giving the letters a sturdy, low-detail silhouette. Uppercase forms read compact and muscular; lowercase has a conventional structure with a single-storey a and g and tight, efficient counters. Numerals are equally dense and rounded, maintaining a consistent, high-impact rhythm across the set.
Best suited to short, bold statements where impact and motion matter: headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, event graphics, and expressive packaging. It can also work for logos or wordmarks that benefit from a compact, energetic slant, but is less ideal for long-form text due to its dense strokes and tight counters.
The overall tone is forceful and athletic, with a forward-leaning stance that suggests speed and urgency. Its rounded corners keep the voice friendly enough for contemporary branding, while the dense black shapes project confidence and impact.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in an italic, contemporary sans voice, combining rounded superellipse forms with compact proportions to stay readable while feeling fast and emphatic.
The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, which increases motion but also creates tighter interior spacing at smaller sizes. Round letters like O/C/G lean into a squared-off, superelliptical geometry, and the punctuation and terminals appear clipped and decisive rather than calligraphic.