Sans Superellipse Ubkif 14 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, book covers, quirky, friendly, retro, handmade, punchy, space saving, display impact, friendly tone, quirky character, retro flavor, condensed, rounded, soft corners, compact, chunky.
A compact, rounded sans with a distinctly condensed stance and thick, even strokes. Forms lean on rounded-rectangle geometry: bowls and counters are squarish with softened corners, and curves transition quickly into near-verticals and near-horizontals. Terminals are blunt and dark, with subtle irregularities that give the outlines a lightly hand-cut, inked feel rather than a perfectly mechanical finish. Spacing is tight and rhythmic, with tall, narrow capitals and similarly narrow lowercase; numerals follow the same compact, blocky construction for a cohesive texture in mixed text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and logo wordmarks where a compact, attention-grabbing voice is needed. It can also work for book covers, event graphics, and short branding lines that benefit from a bold, friendly texture. For longer reading, it performs most convincingly in short bursts or larger sizes where the tight, chunky forms can breathe.
The overall tone is playful and approachable, with a hint of retro sign-painting and comic display energy. Its dense black shapes and softened corners make it feel warm and informal while still reading as solid and confident. The slight handmade character keeps it from feeling corporate, pushing it toward quirky, personality-forward typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, using softened, rounded-rectangle construction to stay friendly while remaining heavy and legible. Its slight irregularity suggests a deliberate human touch aimed at avoiding sterile geometry and adding character in display typography.
Round letters like O and Q read as squarish superellipses, giving the font a distinctive “soft box” silhouette. Crossbars and joins are kept simple and sturdy, which helps maintain clarity at display sizes despite the tight proportions. The sample text shows a strong, continuous color that works well for emphatic headlines and short blocks.