Sans Superellipse Derum 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quota' by Ryan Williamson (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, tech branding, product labeling, posters, headlines, futuristic, technical, sleek, friendly, retro-tech, streamlined clarity, tech identity, soft precision, interface tone, rounded, superelliptical, soft-cornered, monolinear, oblique.
A rounded, monolinear sans built from superelliptical (rounded-rectangle) forms, with softly squared curves and consistently eased terminals. The oblique slant is steady across the set, giving an aerodynamic rhythm while keeping counters open and legible. Proportions lean slightly condensed in places, with tall, narrow bowls and rounded corners that keep even the straighter letters from feeling rigid. Numerals and lowercase follow the same softened geometry, with simplified joins and smooth, continuous strokes.
Well-suited to interface labels, dashboards, and product/industrial contexts where a clean, engineered look is desired. It can also support technology or transportation branding, and works effectively for headlines and short promotional copy where the oblique stance and rounded geometry can carry the visual identity.
The overall tone reads as modern and streamlined, with a subtle retro-tech flavor reminiscent of industrial labeling and sci‑fi interfaces. Its softened corners keep it approachable, while the slanted construction adds motion and a sense of speed. The result feels efficient and engineered rather than expressive or decorative.
The design appears intended to merge a streamlined italic motion with a soft-cornered, superelliptical construction, producing a contemporary technical sans that feels both precise and approachable. The consistent stroke and simplified forms suggest a focus on clarity and a distinctive, system-like texture in display and UI-oriented use.
Curved letters emphasize squared-off rounds more than perfect circles, creating a distinctive ‘rounded-rectangle’ silhouette in bowls and counters. Stroke endings are clean and uniform, with few abrupt cuts, and the italic angle is used as a primary stylistic device rather than relying on contrast or ornament. The spacing appears tuned for clarity in short lines, with a consistent texture in mixed-case settings.