Sans Superellipse Sikow 4 is a regular weight, very narrow, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazines, branding, packaging, modern, editorial, condensed, architectural, minimal, space saving, editorial voice, modern branding, display clarity, geometric refinement, tall, crisp, sleek, vertical, clean.
A tall, tightly set sans with strongly vertical proportions and a crisp, high-contrast stroke structure. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle logic, giving bowls and counters a subtly squared, superelliptical feel rather than purely circular forms. Terminals are clean and blunt, joins are controlled, and the overall rhythm emphasizes straight stems with compact apertures and narrow sidebearings. The figures and punctuation follow the same condensed, upright discipline, reading clearly in display sizes with a refined, linear texture.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where condensed width is an advantage—magazine layouts, posters, brand wordmarks, and packaging systems. It can also work for UI labels or navigation when space is tight and a sleek, premium tone is desired, though its contrast suggests keeping sizes comfortably above the smallest text settings.
The font conveys a contemporary, editorial tone with a slightly architectural coolness. Its condensed stance and sharpened contrast feel fashion-forward and intentional, lending an upscale, designed look rather than a neutral workhorse impression.
Likely designed to provide a space-efficient sans with a distinctive superelliptical geometry and elevated contrast for a stylish, contemporary voice. The goal appears to be a clean, modern display face that stays disciplined and legible while adding character through proportion and curve logic rather than ornament.
Lowercase forms keep a straightforward, non-calligraphic construction, with compact counters and a consistent vertical stress. The overall color on the page is even but distinctly striped due to the narrow widths and prominent stems, making it especially effective when you want vertical emphasis and a curated, modern texture.