Sans Superellipse Rakeb 4 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Bourgeois' and 'Bourgeois Rounded' by Barnbrook Fonts, 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, and 'Molde' by Letritas (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, interfaces, modern, technical, utilitarian, clean, condensed, space saving, modern display, systemlike clarity, geometric precision, monoline, tall, rounded corners, squared curves, closed apertures.
A tall, tightly proportioned sans with monoline strokes and a distinctly squared-round construction: curves resolve into rounded-rectangle corners rather than perfect circles. The caps and figures are narrow and vertical, with compact bowls and generally closed apertures that keep counters small and even. Terminals are mostly flat, and joins are crisp, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel. The overall rhythm is consistent and space-efficient, with slightly softened geometry that prevents the design from feeling harsh.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where a compact, high-impact word shape is needed. It also fits interface labels and packaging that benefit from a clean, engineered look, particularly when space is limited and a vertical, condensed texture is desirable.
The tone reads contemporary and functional, leaning toward a technical or industrial voice. Its condensed stance and squared-round curves suggest efficiency and control, with a hint of retro-futurist signage rather than friendly warmth.
The design appears intended as a space-saving display sans that merges strict vertical geometry with softened, rounded corners. It aims for a modern, system-like clarity while maintaining a distinctive superelliptic construction that differentiates it from purely rectilinear condensed grotesques.
In the sample text, the tight internal spaces and compressed forms create a dense texture that looks strong in large sizes. The squared-round shaping is especially apparent in rounded letters and numerals, where corners stay gently radiused while the sides remain straight and vertical.