Sans Superellipse Ubkev 2 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, labels, playful, retro, handmade, friendly, quirky, friendly display, retro charm, compact impact, handmade texture, rounded, condensed, monoline, soft, bouncy.
A condensed, rounded sans with a soft superelliptical construction and mostly monoline strokes. Corners are heavily eased and terminals are blunt, giving the shapes a stamped, cut-out feel rather than a crisply geometric one. Curves are built from rounded-rectangle logic, and counters stay fairly open for such a narrow design, supporting legibility in compact settings. Subtle irregularities in edge treatment and small width differences between glyphs add an informal rhythm without becoming chaotic.
Best suited for headlines, short bursts of text, and identity applications where a compact width is valuable and a warm, playful tone is desired. It can work well on packaging, labels, and posters, especially where a slightly textured, handmade look adds charm. For long-form reading, it will likely perform better in larger sizes or with generous line spacing to avoid a dense texture.
The tone is upbeat and approachable, with a nostalgic, display-oriented personality. Its rounded, slightly imperfect forms feel handcrafted and casual, suggesting a friendly voice suited to lighthearted or character-driven messaging.
The design appears intended to blend a compact, space-saving silhouette with rounded, friendly geometry and a touch of imperfect print texture. It aims to feel contemporary yet nostalgic, prioritizing personality and impact over neutral invisibility.
The texture reads intentionally “inky” or slightly distressed at the edges, which becomes more noticeable at larger sizes and in long lines. Numerals and capitals share the same tall, compact proportions, producing a strong vertical cadence and a tight, poster-like footprint.