Sans Superellipse Ugdak 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Railroad Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Cadmium' by AVP, 'Artegra Sans' by Artegra, and 'FF Good' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, logos, playful, friendly, punchy, retro, chunky, impact, approachability, retro feel, display branding, rounded, soft corners, blocky, compact, heavy terminals.
A dense, rounded sans with squarish counters and softly radiused corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely monoline, producing sturdy, high-ink shapes with minimal interior space in letters like B, a, e, and 8. Curves are built from superellipse-like geometry rather than true circles, giving C, O, and S a boxy-round profile. The lowercase is compact with short extenders, while the uppercase maintains broad, stable forms; numerals match the same chunky, rounded-rectangle construction.
This face performs best in large sizes where its chunky silhouettes and rounded-rectangle counters can be appreciated—headline systems, poster typography, bold brand marks, and packaging callouts. It is especially effective for short phrases and high-contrast layouts where strong shape recognition matters more than fine detail.
The overall tone is upbeat and approachable, with a toy-like sturdiness that reads confident rather than formal. Its exaggerated weight and softened geometry evoke a retro display sensibility suited to bold, attention-getting messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with friendly, softened forms—combining heavy weight with rounded-square geometry to create a memorable, approachable display voice.
Joins and terminals favor blunt, rounded finishes, and apertures tend to be tight, emphasizing mass over openness. The uneven footprint between glyphs (e.g., wide rounds versus narrower verticals) creates an energetic rhythm that feels more display-oriented than text-centric.