Sans Superellipse Ubkiv 6 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Acumin' by Adobe, 'Dean Gothic' by Blaze Type, 'Alternate Gothic Pro Antique' and 'Alternate Gothic Pro EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Alternate Gothic' by Linotype, 'Opinion Pro' by Mint Type, and 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, retro, utilitarian, condensed, punchy, space saving, strong impact, print texture, signage clarity, blocky, rounded corners, rectilinear, tall, inked texture.
A compact, tightly set sans with tall proportions and broad, blunt strokes. Letterforms are built from rectilinear geometry softened by rounded corners, producing superellipse-like bowls and squared-off curves. Terminals are mostly flat and decisive, with slightly irregular edges and small internal nicks that read like subtle ink spread or distressed printing. Counters are relatively small, and joins are sturdy, giving the overall texture a dense, poster-friendly color while still keeping shapes distinct in uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where space is tight and impact is needed. It also works well for bold branding systems that want an industrial or vintage-print edge. For longer text, it will be most effective in short bursts—labels, captions, and UI headers—where its dense texture supports hierarchy without demanding extended reading.
The overall tone is utilitarian and industrial, with a retro signage feel. Its condensed stance and sturdy construction convey urgency and strength, while the softly rounded corners keep it approachable rather than harsh. The slight roughness adds a tactile, printed character that suggests hands-on making and analog reproduction.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum presence in a narrow footprint, combining rounded-rect geometry with rugged, print-like texture. The goal seems to be a practical display face that reads clearly at a distance while adding character through subtle, imperfect edges.
Uppercase forms feel especially architectural and columnar, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, functional rhythm. Numerals share the same compact, squared-rounded logic, with simple, high-impact silhouettes suited to quick recognition. The distressed edge detail becomes more noticeable at larger sizes and can be used as a deliberate texture element.