Sans Superellipse Polud 4 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, quirky, friendly, punchy, space saving, display impact, friendly modernism, retro flavor, condensed, rounded, superelliptic, chunky, compact.
A condensed sans with compact, rounded-rectangle construction and softly squared curves throughout. Strokes stay largely uniform, with terminals that feel blunt and slightly softened rather than sharply cut. The overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with tall caps and narrow counters that create a dense, poster-like texture. Curved letters (O, C, G, Q) read as superelliptic shapes, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep sturdy, straight-sided forms that maintain the compact width.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where a compact footprint and distinctive shapes are desirable. It works well for posters, packaging, branding, and signage that benefit from a friendly, retro-leaning condensed look, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The font projects a playful, slightly retro tone—confident and attention-getting without feeling aggressive. Its rounded geometry and compressed stance give it a quirky charm suited to informal, upbeat messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum personality and efficiency in a narrow width, using superelliptic curves and softened corners to keep the tone approachable while remaining bold and highly legible in display contexts.
In text, the condensed proportions create strong line economy and a distinctive silhouette, while the squarish bowls and tight apertures add character at display sizes. Numerals share the same tall, compact feel, reinforcing a consistent, rhythmic color across mixed alphanumeric settings.