Sans Superellipse Ubgal 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection; 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR; 'DIN Next', 'DIN Next Paneuropean', and 'Sharp Sans Condensed' by Monotype; 'PF Eef' by Parachute; and 'Interlaken' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, labels, playful, retro, punchy, quirky, friendly, display impact, brand voice, retro feel, friendly tone, graphic clarity, rounded, blocky, soft corners, compact, cartoonish.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes stay broadly consistent, producing dense, ink-trap-free silhouettes with minimal modulation and a strong, uniform color on the page. Curves read as superelliptical rather than purely circular, and many terminals end in gently flattened, slightly irregular edges that add a hand-cut or stamped feel. Counters are small and rounded, with tight apertures and sturdy joins; overall spacing feels snug, reinforcing the condensed, poster-like rhythm.
Best suited to short text at larger sizes where its dense weight and compact proportions can deliver maximum impact—headlines, poster typography, product packaging, labels, and bold logotypes. It can also work for UI accents or signage-style callouts when a friendly, high-contrast-in-size (but not in stroke) display tone is desired.
The face conveys a cheerful, bold personality with a retro display energy. Its softened geometry and slightly imperfect edges keep it approachable and informal, suggesting playful branding and headline-driven communication rather than strict neutrality.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display sans built from softened rectangular shapes, prioritizing immediate legibility and a distinctive, approachable voice. Its tight rhythm and chunky forms emphasize presence and memorability in branding and promotional settings.
Uppercase forms appear sturdy and sign-like, while the lowercase stays compact with simple, single-storey structures and short extenders. Numerals are robust and highly graphic, matching the type’s blocky, rounded logic for consistent impact across letters and figures.