Sans Superellipse Udkap 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dharma Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, and 'Ggx89' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports, packaging, branding, sporty, urgent, punchy, confident, industrial, space saving, high impact, dynamic tone, modern display, condensed, oblique, rounded, blocky, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with an oblique slant and tightly packed proportions. Strokes are uniform and dense, with rounded-rectangle curves that give counters a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than perfect circles. Terminals are mostly blunt with subtly softened corners, and joins stay sturdy, producing a strong, poster-like texture. The rhythm is condensed and forward-leaning, with simplified shapes and broad internal spaces that help the black weight stay readable at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, sports graphics, bold branding, and packaging where condensed, high-impact letterforms are desired. It can also work for short UI labels or badges when space is tight, but it is most convincing in large, attention-grabbing settings rather than long-form text.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, leaning toward sporty and action-oriented messaging. Its forward slant and dense silhouettes create a sense of speed and urgency, while the rounded corners keep it from feeling harsh or technical.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining dense weight with softened superelliptical curves for a modern, streamlined look. The oblique stance reinforces a fast, assertive voice aimed at display typography.
Capitals read like a streamlined display cut, while the lowercase keeps the same blocky logic and compact width. Numerals are similarly robust and high-impact, suited to big sizes where the chunky shapes and rounded counters can show clearly.