Sans Superellipse Pilop 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic', 'Dharma Gothic P', 'Dharma Gothic Rounded', and 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type and 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co. (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, condensed, authoritative, sporty, modern, space saving, high impact, modern utility, geometric clarity, monoline, tall, compact, squared rounds, blunt terminals.
A tightly condensed sans with tall proportions and a compact footprint. Strokes are uniformly heavy with minimal contrast, and curves resolve into rounded-rectangle (superellipse) shapes rather than true circles, giving counters a squarish softness. Terminals are blunt and clean, with broadly even stroke joins and a consistent, engineered rhythm. The lowercase shows simplified, sturdy forms with a tall x-height, while figures and capitals read as blocky, vertical, and space-efficient.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, posters, and signage where space is limited but impact is needed. It can work well on packaging and labels that benefit from a strong, condensed word shape, and in sports or industrial branding where bold, compact lettering is desirable.
The overall tone is forceful and no-nonsense, with a utilitarian, industrial confidence. Its compressed width and dense color create a punchy, attention-forward voice that feels contemporary and slightly sporty, suitable for statements that need to look direct and controlled.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow width, using superelliptical geometry and heavy, even strokes to stay legible and stable while remaining highly space-efficient. It prioritizes strong word silhouettes and a consistent, modern texture for display-led communication.
Round letters like O/C/G lean toward squared counters, which reinforces a geometric, machined look. The narrow apertures and tight interior spaces amplify darkness at text sizes, while larger settings emphasize the strong vertical rhythm and compact spacing.