Sans Superellipse Runel 2 is a regular weight, narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, magazines, fashion, posters, branding, editorial, refined, modernist, dramatic, editorial voice, space saving, luxury tone, modern display, clarity, condensed, crisp, sleek, tall, clean.
A condensed, high-contrast design with tall proportions and tight sidebearings. Strokes transition from hairline thins to strong verticals, with smooth, rounded joins that keep curves feeling controlled rather than calligraphic. Round letters (like O/C/G) read as softened rectangles, while horizontals stay light and precise; terminals are clean and largely unadorned. Overall rhythm is vertical and even, producing a polished texture in lines of text despite the pronounced contrast.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and display settings where its vertical elegance and contrast can be appreciated. It works well for magazine layouts, fashion and lifestyle branding, posters, and refined packaging, and can also serve as a distinctive text face at larger sizes where the hairlines remain clear.
The font conveys a sleek, editorial tone—cool, poised, and slightly dramatic. Its narrow stance and sharp contrast suggest sophistication and luxury, with a contemporary edge that feels at home in curated, design-forward contexts.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern, high-fashion interpretation of a condensed grotesque: efficient in width, assertive in verticals, and softened by rounded geometry. The goal seems to be a sophisticated display voice that stays clean and contemporary while adding visual drama through contrast.
Uppercase forms are especially tall and imposing, making headings feel architectural. The lowercase keeps a measured, readable structure, and the numerals follow the same contrasty, streamlined logic for a cohesive typographic voice across text and figures.