Sans Superellipse Mely 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kufica' by Artegra, 'Karepe FX' by Differentialtype, and 'Aureola' by OneSevenPointFive (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, punchy, energetic, confident, impact, compactness, speed, branding, display, condensed, rounded, oblique, industrial, soft corners.
A condensed, heavy sans with an oblique slant and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are broadly uniform with softened terminals and corners, giving counters and bowls a squarish, superelliptical feel rather than true circles. The spacing is tight and the rhythm is compact, with sturdy verticals and streamlined horizontals; curves are controlled and flattened, especially in characters like C, S, and the numerals. Uppercase and lowercase share a cohesive, engineered geometry, and the digits match the same rounded, compact silhouette for consistent texture in mixed text.
This font is well suited to display roles where impact and speed cues matter—headlines, posters, sports and fitness branding, product packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short UI labels or signage where a condensed footprint is helpful, provided sizes are large enough to preserve the tight apertures and counters.
The overall tone is fast, assertive, and slightly retro, evoking motorsport, athletic branding, and mid-century display lettering. The rounded corners keep it friendly and approachable despite the strong weight, while the slant adds motion and urgency.
The design appears intended to deliver a compact, high-impact voice with a streamlined, modern-industrial geometry. Its rounded-rectangle forms and consistent stroke weight prioritize bold presence and quick recognition over delicate detail.
Distinctive details include narrow apertures, squarish bowls, and a generally closed, compact color that reads as a solid block at a distance. The italicized construction remains steady and controlled rather than calligraphic, and the punctuation and figures keep the same blunt, rounded finishing for visual continuity.