Sans Superellipse Ukman 2 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'GW Pleasance' by Goodwheel Studio, 'Robson' by TypeUnion, 'Herokid' by W Type Foundry, and 'Competition' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, authoritative, retro, compressed, stencil-like, impact, space saving, display, blocky, squared, rounded corners, condensed, high impact.
This typeface uses tall, tightly condensed proportions with a uniform stroke weight and rounded-rectangle (superelliptic) construction throughout. Curves resolve into squared bowls and softened corners rather than true circles, giving counters a compact, engineered feel. Terminals are predominantly flat and blunt, with minimal contrast and little to no modulation, producing a strong vertical rhythm. Several glyphs show narrow apertures and simplified joins, reinforcing a rigid, poster-ready texture in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for large-size applications where density and impact are desired—posters, headlines, identity wordmarks, packaging, and signage. It can also work for short UI labels or navigational elements when a compact, high-contrast-in-presence look is needed, but its tight apertures make it less ideal for extended reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, blending a retro display sensibility with an industrial, sign-paint and headline aesthetic. Its compressed shapes and squared curves read as purposeful and commanding, with a slightly mechanical, no-nonsense character that feels at home in bold branding and impactful titling.
The design appears intended to maximize visual impact and space efficiency by combining condensed widths with sturdy, monoline strokes and rounded-rectangular geometry. It aims to deliver a bold, industrial display voice that remains consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
The numerals and caps maintain a consistent, condensed footprint, and the lowercase mirrors the same squared, high-shouldered construction, helping mixed-case settings keep a unified voice. In longer lines, the dense letterforms create a dark, continuous bar of text, emphasizing impact over openness and air.