Sans Superellipse Ugmin 1 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'DIN Next' and 'DIN Next Paneuropean' by Monotype; 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix; 'Manual' by TypeUnion; and 'Calps', 'Calps Sans', and 'Kelpt' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, energetic, assertive, playful, impact, compactness, motion, brand punch, compressed, rounded, oblique, blocky, chunky.
A heavy, compressed sans with an oblique slant and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into broad superelliptic corners, giving counters and bowls a soft, squarish geometry rather than true circles. Strokes stay largely uniform, with blunt terminals and minimal modulation, producing dense, dark word shapes. Spacing is tight and the overall rhythm is punchy, with tall, narrow capitals and sturdy lowercase forms; figures are similarly compact and built for impact.
Best suited for headlines, short blurbs, and display copy where bold presence is the priority. It works well for sports branding, event promotions, product packaging, and logotypes that need a compact footprint with strong impact. Use at larger sizes to let the rounded corners and compressed proportions read cleanly, especially in longer lines.
The tone reads loud, athletic, and forward-driving, with a slightly vintage, poster-like flavor. Its rounded squareness softens the weight just enough to feel approachable, but it still communicates urgency and strength. Overall it suggests motion and confidence, suited to attention-grabbing statements.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch in a condensed width while maintaining a friendly, rounded industrial geometry. Its oblique stance adds momentum, making it effective for branding and display settings that benefit from speed, power, and immediacy.
Diagonal letters (like K, R, X, Y) show thick, simplified joins that keep the texture consistent at large sizes. Round letters (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) emphasize the superellipse feel with generous corner rounding and compact counters, helping maintain legibility despite the dense color. The italic angle is uniform and gives lines of text a continuous rightward thrust.