Sans Superellipse Ubkiv 1 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Laqonic 4F' by 4th february, 'Bebas Neue Pro' by Dharma Type, and 'Vinyl' by T-26 (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, stickers, playful, friendly, handmade, retro, informal, display impact, approachability, handmade texture, retro feel, compact voice, rounded, soft, blunt, compact, quirky.
A compact sans with chunky, rounded-rectangle construction and softly blunted terminals. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal modulation, and the curves read more like superellipse bowls than perfect circles. Counters are relatively tight and apertures stay fairly closed, creating a dense, poster-ready texture. Subtle irregularities and uneven edges lend a lightly distressed, hand-stamped finish while keeping the letterforms highly consistent and legible.
Best suited to short-form display settings where a dense, friendly voice is needed—posters, packaging, labels, signage, and bold editorial headers. It also works well for branding moments that want a handcrafted or retro-leaning impression without resorting to overt ornament.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, with a casual, slightly vintage flavor. Its soft geometry and imperfect edge behavior feel human and crafted rather than clinical, giving headlines a friendly, DIY energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry and sturdy strokes for strong presence. The slightly roughened silhouette suggests an aim toward a handmade or printed-by-hand aesthetic while retaining clean, readable structure.
The lowercase shows sturdy, simplified shapes (single-storey-style forms where applicable) and short extenders, reinforcing the compact rhythm. Figures are straightforward and blocky, matching the alphabet’s rounded, heavy presence and maintaining strong color in lines of text.