diff --git a/src/uix/eidos/active-eidos-config.test.ts b/src/uix/eidos/active-eidos-config.test.ts
index 00093144e..6e402c06a 100644
--- a/src/uix/eidos/active-eidos-config.test.ts
+++ b/src/uix/eidos/active-eidos-config.test.ts
@@ -543,6 +543,15 @@ describe('ActiveEidos config', () => {
 		expect(css).toContain('corner-shape: squircle;');
 	});
 
+	it('emits the Fase 2 concentric nesting helper ([data-shape-nest] + --shape-nest-gap)', () => {
+		const css = createThemeBaseEidos().renderStaticCss();
+		expect(css).toContain('--shape-nest-gap: var(--space-2);');
+		expect(css).toContain('[data-shape-nest] {');
+		expect(css).toContain(
+			'border-radius: max(0px, calc(var(--shape-outer-radius, var(--radius-lg)) - var(--shape-nest-gap)));'
+		);
+	});
+
 	it('emits the Phase 3 typography scales + optical tracking', () => {
 		const css = createThemeBaseEidos().renderStaticCss()
 		expect(css).toContain('--tracking-tight: -0.02em;')
diff --git a/src/uix/eidos/generated/base.css b/src/uix/eidos/generated/base.css
index 8d71582ec..9b2b5b9be 100644
--- a/src/uix/eidos/generated/base.css
+++ b/src/uix/eidos/generated/base.css
@@ -458,6 +458,7 @@
 	--depth-recessed-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px color-mix(in srgb, var(--color-neutral-contrast) 12%, transparent);
 	--depth-recessed-z: var(--z-index-base);
 	--shape-smoothing: 2;
+	--shape-nest-gap: var(--space-2);
 	--control-height-2xs: var(--control-height-xxs);
 	--radius-xs: var(--radius-sm);
 	--font-sans: var(--font-family-primary);
@@ -4378,6 +4379,10 @@
 	corner-shape: scoop;
 }
 
+[data-shape-nest] {
+	border-radius: max(0px, calc(var(--shape-outer-radius, var(--radius-lg)) - var(--shape-nest-gap)));
+}
+
 [data-density='compact'] {
 	--density-space-scale: var(--density-compact-space-scale);
 	--density-control-scale: var(--density-compact-control-scale);
diff --git a/src/uix/eidos/lib/config-types.ts b/src/uix/eidos/lib/config-types.ts
index b26ed6158..b3fe9fe48 100644
--- a/src/uix/eidos/lib/config-types.ts
+++ b/src/uix/eidos/lib/config-types.ts
@@ -709,6 +709,13 @@ export interface DepthPrimitiveSet {
 export interface ShapePrimitiveSet {
 	/** Superellipse exponent for the `continuous` family, emitted as `--shape-smoothing`. */
 	readonly smoothing: string;
+	/**
+	 * Concentric nesting gap, emitted as `--shape-nest-gap`. A `[data-shape-nest]` child derives
+	 * `border-radius: max(0px, var(--shape-outer-radius) − gap)` so its corners stay parallel to
+	 * the parent's — the harmonic-radii rule (SHAPE_ENGINE_RFC Fase 2). Optional: omit to ship a
+	 * shape system without the nesting helper.
+	 */
+	readonly nestGap?: string;
 	/** `data-shape='{family}'` → `corner-shape` value (round / superellipse(…) / bevel / scoop). */
 	readonly families: Record<string, string>;
 }
diff --git a/src/uix/eidos/lib/config.ts b/src/uix/eidos/lib/config.ts
index 8d5db5b88..20e5c2527 100644
--- a/src/uix/eidos/lib/config.ts
+++ b/src/uix/eidos/lib/config.ts
@@ -932,6 +932,8 @@ function validateShapePrimitives(options: EidosConfig, issues: EidosValidationIs
 	const shape = options.primitives.shape
 	if (shape === undefined) return
 	validateNonEmptyCssValue('primitives.shape.smoothing', shape.smoothing, issues)
+	if (shape.nestGap !== undefined)
+		validateNonEmptyCssValue('primitives.shape.nestGap', shape.nestGap, issues)
 	if (!isPlainRecord(shape.families)) {
 		issues.push({ path: 'primitives.shape.families', message: 'shape families must be a plain object' })
 		return
diff --git a/src/uix/eidos/lib/primitives/static.ts b/src/uix/eidos/lib/primitives/static.ts
index f538a727c..0e72d2145 100644
--- a/src/uix/eidos/lib/primitives/static.ts
+++ b/src/uix/eidos/lib/primitives/static.ts
@@ -250,6 +250,7 @@ export const STATIC_DEPTH: DepthPrimitiveSet = {
 // `corner-shape` is unsupported. (SHAPE_ENGINE_RFC)
 export const STATIC_SHAPE: ShapePrimitiveSet = {
 	smoothing: '2',
+	nestGap: 'var(--space-2)',
 	families: {
 		rounded: 'round',
 		continuous: 'superellipse(var(--shape-smoothing))',
diff --git a/src/uix/eidos/lib/render-css.ts b/src/uix/eidos/lib/render-css.ts
index 041789d84..507d97bab 100644
--- a/src/uix/eidos/lib/render-css.ts
+++ b/src/uix/eidos/lib/render-css.ts
@@ -824,21 +824,33 @@ function renderDepthBlocks(depth: DepthPrimitiveSet): string[] {
 
 // ── Shape (SHAPE_ENGINE_RFC) ─────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
-/** Emit the shape token — `--shape-smoothing` (superellipse exponent of the `continuous` family). */
+/** Emit the shape tokens — `--shape-smoothing` (superellipse exponent) + `--shape-nest-gap`. */
 function appendShapeDeclarations(declarations: string[], shape: ShapePrimitiveSet): void {
 	declarations.push(cssVar('shape-smoothing', shape.smoothing))
+	if (shape.nestGap !== undefined) declarations.push(cssVar('shape-nest-gap', shape.nestGap))
 }
 
 /**
  * `[data-shape='{family}']` sets `corner-shape` (continuity / perceptual family) — opt-in, so the
  * magnitude (`border-radius`) stays universal and the corners degrade to the plain arc where
- * `corner-shape` is unsupported. Magnitude is never touched here. (SHAPE_ENGINE_RFC)
+ * `corner-shape` is unsupported. `[data-shape-nest]` adds the concentric harmony: a child's
+ * radius = the parent's `--shape-outer-radius` minus the nest gap, so nested corners stay
+ * parallel. Magnitude is never touched on the family rules. (SHAPE_ENGINE_RFC)
  */
 function renderShapeBlocks(shape: ShapePrimitiveSet): string[] {
 	const blocks: string[] = []
 	for (const [family, value] of Object.entries(shape.families)) {
 		blocks.push(renderBlock(`[data-shape='${family}']`, [`corner-shape: ${value};`]))
 	}
+	// Concentric nesting (Fase 2): inner radius = outer − gap, clamped ≥ 0. The parent exposes
+	// its radius via `--shape-outer-radius` (inherited); the gap defaults to the nest token.
+	if (shape.nestGap !== undefined) {
+		blocks.push(
+			renderBlock(`[data-shape-nest]`, [
+				`border-radius: max(0px, calc(var(--shape-outer-radius, var(--radius-lg)) - var(--shape-nest-gap)));`
+			])
+		)
+	}
 	return blocks
 }