Sans Superellipse Upke 4 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, logotypes, posters, sports branding, gaming ui, futuristic, techy, sporty, robust, playful, impact, modernity, tech branding, display clarity, rounded, squarish, geometric, extended, modular.
A heavy, extended sans with superellipse construction: round forms read as rounded rectangles with broad, even curves and large internal counters. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and terminals are clean and mostly squared-off, giving letters a machined, modular feel. The x-height is prominent, lowercase bowls are compact and rounded, and the overall rhythm is wide and steady with generous horizontal emphasis. Numerals and caps follow the same rounded-rect geometry, producing a cohesive, high-impact texture in lines of text.
Best suited to attention-grabbing display settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where its wide stance and bold silhouettes can carry. It can also work for interface titles, gaming or esports graphics, and tech-themed visual systems where a rounded-rect, industrial tone is desired.
The style projects a futuristic, tech-forward character with a sporty, engineered confidence. Its rounded-square geometry adds a friendly, game/arcade edge, balancing toughness with approachability.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean, modern voice, using superellipse geometry to create a distinctive, contemporary alternative to neutral grotesques. It emphasizes strong readability at large sizes and a cohesive, system-like aesthetic across letters and numerals.
Distinctive flat-sided curves and softened corners create a “dashboard” look, and the wide proportions make the face feel fast and expansive. The dense weight and broad shapes prioritize punch and silhouette over subtlety, especially in longer paragraphs.