Sans Superellipse Gulen 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Rational TW' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, packaging, posters, wayfinding, code samples, utilitarian, technical, industrial, assertive, retro, clarity, uniformity, durability, systematic, blocky, rounded, squared, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, monolinear sans with squared construction and generously rounded corners that push many counters and bowls toward rounded-rectangle (superellipse) shapes. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, even color in text. Proportions feel broad and stable, with a large footprint and short-looking apertures; curves are simplified and corners are softened rather than sharp. The overall rhythm is highly regular and grid-like, with uniform character widths and a sturdy baseline presence.
Best suited to short-to-medium text where strong presence and regular spacing help maintain clarity: UI labels, dashboards, packaging, and bold informational typography. It also works well for posters, headers, and wayfinding-style applications where a sturdy, geometric voice is desired, and for code or tabular-style layouts that benefit from uniform character widths.
The tone is utilitarian and technical, evoking labeling, instrumentation, and functional signage. Its chunky, softened geometry reads confident and matter-of-fact, with a subtle retro-digital flavor that feels industrial rather than playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, highly regular sans with softened geometry—combining an engineered, grid-based structure with rounded corners for a friendlier, less abrasive finish. It prioritizes consistency and impact over delicate detailing, aiming for dependable legibility in dense, high-contrast settings.
Round forms like C, O, and G are notably squarish in silhouette, and terminals generally end in flat cuts with consistent corner radiusing. The lowercase maintains the same blocky, rounded-rectangle logic as the capitals, keeping the texture steady across mixed-case settings. Numerals are similarly robust and designed for clear, high-impact presence.