Sans Superellipse Ubkim 1 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Korolev' and 'Korolev Rough' by Device, 'Alternate Gothic Pro Antique' by Elsner+Flake, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, packaging, headlines, signage, logos, industrial, hand-inked, retro, rugged, playful, impact, compactness, tactile print, retro utility, branding character, condensed, rounded, blocky, soft corners, monoline.
A condensed, monoline sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are heavy and uniform, with subtly uneven, inked-in edges that give the outlines a slightly distressed, hand-printed feel while keeping a consistent overall rhythm. Curves tend toward squarish superellipses rather than true circles, and counters stay compact, producing a dense, punchy texture in text. Terminals are mostly blunt and squared-off, and the proportions favor tall, narrow forms that stack into clean vertical columns.
Best suited to display uses where a compact, high-impact voice is needed: posters, packaging panels, signage, titles, and logo wordmarks. It also works well for short bursts of text in editorial layouts or branding systems where a tactile, stamped feel is desired, while longer passages may feel dense due to the tight interior spaces.
The tone is bold and workmanlike with a casual, hand-stamped character. Its slightly rough perimeter reads as tactile and analog—more screen-printed poster than polished UI—adding personality without becoming chaotic. Overall it feels retro and utilitarian, with a friendly softness from the rounded geometry.
The design appears intended to blend condensed, geometric sans structure with a deliberately imperfect, inked edge to evoke hand printing and industrial labeling. It prioritizes punch and personality over neutrality, delivering a sturdy silhouette that holds up at display sizes.
The irregular edge treatment is consistent across letters and numerals, suggesting an intentional printed/inked effect rather than random wear. The compact counters and condensed set-width create high visual impact, especially in all-caps headlines and short phrases.