Sans Superellipse Ukrem 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Compacta SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection and 'Kenyan Coffee' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, assertive, sporty, retro, space saving, high impact, display clarity, branding, blocky, compact, squared, rounded corners, punchy.
A compact, heavy sans with strongly condensed proportions and a squared, rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes stay uniform with minimal modulation, producing dense vertical rhythm and solid color on the line. Curves are tightened into superellipse-like bowls and counters, with clipped-looking joins and short terminals that keep letters feeling engineered and space-efficient. Spacing appears tight and the counters are relatively small, emphasizing a bold, poster-forward texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and signage where strong impact and tight horizontal fit are priorities. It works well for sports and fitness branding, industrial-themed identities, and packaging that benefits from a compact, high-density typographic voice.
The overall tone is forceful and functional, with a contemporary-industrial edge and a hint of retro athletic display typography. Its compact, tightly packed shapes communicate urgency and impact, leaning more toward headline energy than neutral text settings.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectilinear geometry to stay cohesive and highly legible at display sizes. Its uniform stroke behavior and compact counters suggest a focus on bold branding and attention-grabbing titling rather than long-form reading.
The condensed width and narrow internal apertures make it highly space-conscious, but also increase the likelihood of dark spots in dense words or at smaller sizes. Numerals follow the same squared, compact logic and read as sturdy and utilitarian.