Sans Superellipse Ukmod 2 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Odradeck' by Harvester Type, 'Black Mustang' by Linecreative, and 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, authoritative, retro, poster-ready, space-saving impact, display clarity, industrial tone, geometric consistency, blocky, tall, rounded corners, soft terminals, ink-trap-like notches.
A tall, tightly set display sans with heavy vertical stems and compact counters. Forms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry, giving curves a squared-off, superelliptical feel and keeping corners consistently softened. Stroke endings are mostly flat with gentle rounding, and several joins show small notches that read like ink-trap-inspired cut-ins, helping preserve openings in the densest areas. The overall rhythm is strongly vertical and uniform, with simplified, sturdy silhouettes and minimal internal detail.
Best suited to large-scale text where its condensed mass and simplified counters can work as graphic shape: headlines, posters, logos, packaging fronts, and impactful signage. It can also serve for short UI labels or section headers when space is limited, but extended small text may feel dense due to the narrow set and tight internal openings.
The font projects a bold, utilitarian confidence with a vintage-industrial edge. Its compressed, towering shapes feel assertive and engineered, while the rounded corners keep the tone approachable rather than harsh. The result is a commanding, poster-like voice that still reads clean and controlled.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle construction to maintain a consistent, contemporary silhouette while nodding to retro industrial display lettering. The subtle notches at joins suggest an aim for clarity at heavy weights by keeping counters from clogging.
Spacing appears intentionally tight and the apertures are modest, so the design relies on its strong outer shapes for recognition. Numerals and capitals share the same tall, compressed stance, supporting a cohesive headline texture across mixed-case settings.