Sans Superellipse Sirin 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Franklin' by ITC, 'Newbery Sans Pro' by Sudtipos, 'Indecise' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Altrincham' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, authoritative, utilitarian, retro, technical, space saving, high impact, systematic, condensed, monolinear, rounded corners, closed apertures, compact.
A compact, condensed sans with sturdy verticals and broadly rounded, squared-off curves that give many letters a superelliptical feel. Strokes read largely monolinear with a firm, even color, and the rhythm is tight due to narrow proportions and short joins. Counters tend to be small and more closed, especially in letters like a, e, s, and g, which contributes to a dense texture in text. Terminals are mostly blunt and straight, with rounded transitions in bowls and shoulders; diagonals (V, W, Y, X) are crisp and strong without calligraphic modulation. The numerals follow the same compact logic, with simple, upright forms and minimal flourish.
Well suited to headlines and display lines where space is limited and a strong, compact voice is needed. It can work effectively for signage, wayfinding, packaging, and product labels that benefit from dense, high-impact letterforms. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable with generous tracking and leading to counterbalance its tight, dark texture.
The overall tone is assertive and functional, with a slightly retro industrial character. Its condensed build and robust shapes project efficiency and control, evoking signage, labeling, and workmanlike typography rather than delicate editorial refinement. The rounded-rectangle curves soften the severity just enough to feel approachable while staying firmly practical.
The design appears intended as a space-saving, high-impact sans with a geometric, rounded-rectangle construction that keeps letterforms consistent and visually strong. It prioritizes solidity and legibility at a distance, aiming for a dependable industrial tone that holds up in bold messaging and functional applications.
In paragraph settings the narrow set and closed apertures create a dark, continuous texture, especially at larger sizes where the heavy vertical emphasis becomes prominent. The design’s consistent geometry and restrained detailing make it feel systematic and steady, favoring clarity at a glance over airy openness.