Sans Superellipse Ubkam 1 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' and 'ATF Headline Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, and 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, industrial, poster, rugged, utilitarian, retro, impact, space saving, print texture, condensed, blocky, rounded, ink-trap, distressed.
A heavy, condensed sans with tall proportions and compact counters. Shapes are built from squared-off, rounded-rectangle geometry: curves feel superelliptical, terminals are mostly flat, and corners are softened rather than sharp. Stroke joins show subtle notches and inky bite marks—especially where bowls meet stems—giving a lightly worn, letterpress-like texture. The lowercase is narrow and sturdy with simple, almost single-storey constructions (notably the compact a), while figures are bold and straightforward with tabular-looking solidity.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, product packaging, labels, and signage where its compact width and sturdy forms help fit more characters per line. The subtle worn texture can add a tactile, print-inspired voice to branding and editorial display work.
The overall tone is punchy and workmanlike, combining vintage sign-shop toughness with a slightly weathered, printed feel. It reads as assertive and practical rather than refined, with an industrial/poster energy that suggests stamped labels, packaging, or bold headlines.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in a tight measure while maintaining friendly rounded geometry, then enhanced with small inked notches to evoke analog printing and add grit. The condensed, blocky rhythm supports strong vertical emphasis and efficient headline setting.
Spacing appears tight and the internal whitespace is minimal, which amplifies impact at display sizes but can make small text feel dense. The distressed/inked detailing is consistent enough to feel intentional rather than accidental, adding character without fully compromising the silhouettes.