Sans Superellipse Upma 4 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, techy, industrial, sporty, confident, modern, impact, modernity, robustness, clarity, brand presence, rounded corners, square-oval, geometric, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, wide sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout, where curves resolve into soft corners rather than true circles. Strokes are sturdy and fairly uniform, with broadly squared terminals and compact internal counters that emphasize mass and presence. The overall geometry leans toward superelliptical bowls and boxes (notably in O/0 and rounded lowercase forms), creating a controlled, machined rhythm. Numerals follow the same blocky logic, with large, stable silhouettes and simplified apertures for strong legibility at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, branding, and large-format messaging where its wide stance and blocky, rounded geometry can carry impact. It works well for sports, tech, and industrial-themed identities, as well as packaging and signage that need a strong, modern voice.
The tone is bold and assertive, with a contemporary, engineered feel. Its soft-cornered blocks give it a friendly edge compared to purely square grotesks, while still reading as tough, utilitarian, and performance-oriented.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a contemporary, superelliptical shape language—combining wide proportions, softened corners, and compact counters for a sturdy, high-impact display texture that remains clean and controlled.
Curved letters tend to look like rounded squares, and diagonals (A, V, W, X, Y) are cut cleanly to maintain a crisp, constructed profile. The lowercase shows a robust, compact texture that stays consistent in dense lines, and the overall spacing and proportions favor big, attention-getting settings.