Sans Superellipse Uddab 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fester' by Fontfabric, 'Core Sans D' and 'Core Sans DS' by S-Core, 'Itaca' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Artico' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, sporty, punchy, friendly, energetic, retro, impact, speed, compactness, approachability, display, rounded, compact, oblique, soft corners, chunky.
A compact, heavy sans with a forward-leaning stance and generously rounded corners that give many letters a superelliptical, rounded-rectangle feel. Strokes are thick and fairly uniform, with softened joins and terminals that keep the dense color from feeling sharp. Counters are tight but clearly maintained, and round letters like O, C, and G read as squarish ovals, reinforcing a sturdy, engineered rhythm. The overall spacing and proportions feel condensed, with short extenders and sturdy, simplified forms that prioritize impact over delicacy.
Best suited for bold headlines, short emphatic statements, and brand marks where a condensed, slanted silhouette can create urgency and presence. It works well on posters, sports or activity-themed graphics, packaging callouts, and large-scale signage where the rounded geometry reads as both strong and friendly. For longer text, it will be most effective in larger sizes and with generous line spacing to keep the dense forms comfortable.
The tone is bold and upbeat, mixing a sporty, poster-ready urgency with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry. Its slanted posture adds momentum and a sense of motion, while the chunky forms suggest confident, no-nonsense messaging with a touch of retro display character.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in a compact footprint, using rounded, superelliptical structure to soften an otherwise muscular, condensed voice. The consistent heaviness and oblique angle suggest a display-first intention: quick recognition, high energy, and a contemporary take on vintage athletic and advertising typography.
Lowercase forms show simplified construction with sturdy bowls and compact apertures; the single-storey shapes and rounded terminals contribute to an informal, approachable texture. Numerals match the same rounded, blocky logic and hold up well at large sizes where the tight counters become a graphic feature rather than a limitation.