Sans Superellipse Polud 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, condensed, punchy, retro, quirky, poster-ready, space-saving impact, display clarity, retro flavor, distinct silhouette, tall, compact, rounded corners, blunt terminals, ink-trap-like notches.
A tall, tightly set sans with compact, rounded-rectangle construction and mostly uniform stroke weight. Curves feel squarish and controlled, with softened corners and occasional notch-like shaping where strokes meet, giving joins a slightly pinched, ink-trap-like look. Counters are narrow and vertically oriented, and many glyphs emphasize straight-sided geometry over circularity. Terminals are generally blunt, producing a solid, high-impact texture in both caps and lowercase.
This font is best suited to display settings where space is tight but impact is needed—headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for logo wordmarks and short bursts of copy where its condensed, sculpted forms provide character without relying on ornament.
The overall tone is assertive and attention-grabbing, with a playful, slightly offbeat rhythm that reads as retro signage or display typography. Its compressed proportions and rounded-rectilinear curves add a friendly edge while still feeling strong and utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in narrow widths by combining a condensed structure with rounded-rectilinear forms and sturdy, uniform strokes. The join shaping and softened corners suggest an aim for strong reproduction in bold display sizes while maintaining a distinctive, slightly quirky voice.
The set shows a clear, consistent condensed skeleton across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, with simple, sturdy numerals and a compact punctuation feel in running text. The irregularities at joins and the rounded-corner geometry create a distinctive silhouette that stays recognizable at a glance.