Sans Superellipse Dubay 4 is a regular weight, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: signage, ui labels, packaging, posters, branding, technical, retro, industrial, utilitarian, clean, legibility, system design, space saving, modern geometry, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, open apertures, soft terminals.
This typeface is built from a compact, squared-off skeleton with consistently rounded corners and smooth, monoline strokes. Curves resolve into superellipse-like bowls and rounded-rectangle counters, creating a crisp geometric rhythm rather than a purely circular one. Vertical stems read firm and straight, joins are clean, and terminals are softly blunted, giving the forms a controlled, engineered feel. Spacing and proportions stay tidy and economical, helping letters and numerals maintain clear silhouettes at display and text sizes.
It works well for signage and wayfinding, interface labels, product and packaging copy, and headlines that need a compact, highly legible geometric voice. The clear, squared curves and consistent stroke weight also suit technical documentation, charts, and branded systems aiming for an engineered aesthetic.
The overall tone feels technical and slightly retro, reminiscent of industrial labeling, instrumentation, and early digital or transit-style lettering. Its softened corners keep it approachable, while the disciplined geometry still signals precision and functionality.
The design appears intended to deliver a modern geometric sans with rounded-rectangle DNA—prioritizing clarity, consistency, and a space-efficient footprint while retaining a distinctive, industrial character.
Round letters like O, Q, and 0 lean toward rounded-rectangular construction, and many shapes show gently chamfered or radiused transitions rather than fully circular arcs. The lowercase set keeps a straightforward, modern structure with simple, functional detailing, supporting an even texture in paragraphs.