Sans Superellipse Uknas 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Tradesman' by Grype and 'Rebellion' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, sports branding, industrial, sporty, retro, assertive, punchy, space-saving, high impact, graphic uniformity, modernized retro, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, squared curves, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves are squared off into superellipse-like bowls, and terminals tend to end in flat cuts with softly rounded corners rather than sharp points. Counters are tight and often rectangular, giving letters like O, P, and B a sturdy, sign-like presence. The rhythm is consistently condensed, with tall verticals, minimal modulation, and a generally geometric, machined feel across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where condensed width and strong silhouette help copy fit and hit hard. It also works well for packaging, labels, and wayfinding-style graphics that benefit from compact, high-impact letterforms at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, with an energetic, poster-ready impact. Its squared curves and tight spacing evoke industrial labeling and athletic graphics, while the rounded corners keep it friendly enough for playful, retro-leaning headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using superellipse-based geometry to keep forms consistent and highly recognizable. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, tight counters, and a uniform stroke presence for graphic, modern display applications.
Distinctive forms include a single-storey lowercase a, compact e with a small aperture, and numerals that follow the same rounded-rectangle logic with dense counters. The lowercase set keeps a sturdy, almost small-caps-like solidity, which helps maintain an even texture in short lines of text but makes it feel purpose-built for display rather than long reading.