Sans Superellipse Ubkam 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Coastal' by Arkitype, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Chigo' by Umka Type, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, industrial, condensed, assertive, retro, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, tactile feel, rugged display, blocky, rounded corners, compact, punchy, sturdy.
A compact, heavy sans with a tightly packed footprint and slightly irregular, hand-cut edges. Strokes are broadly uniform and end in blunt terminals, while curves are built from rounded-rectangle geometry that keeps counters relatively small and openings controlled. The overall rhythm is dense and vertical, with tall, compressed letterforms and minimal flare, producing strong dark text color at display sizes. Small notches and unevenness along some stems and joins add a subtly distressed, stamped quality without breaking the simple construction.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where maximum impact is needed in limited horizontal space. It works well for posters, packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a strong, condensed voice, and can add a rugged, tactile character to branding and editorial display typography.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, combining an industrial sign-paint/label feel with a touch of roughness that reads as tactile and human. It conveys confidence and impact, leaning slightly retro through its condensed poster proportions and blocky, rounded shapes.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with efficient width and a robust, stamped texture. Its rounded-rectangle construction and dense proportions prioritize legibility at large sizes while projecting a practical, industrial personality.
Uppercase forms stay compact and squared-off, while the lowercase maintains the same sturdy structure and tight spacing, keeping paragraphs visually dense. Numerals match the same condensed, blunt style, reinforcing a consistent, workmanlike voice across letters and figures.