Sans Superellipse Ukrim 8 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bradford' by ActiveSphere, 'Expanse Nuvo' by Designova, 'Aline II' by Estranho Tipo, 'MC Cranax' by Maulana Creative, and 'Hornsea FC' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, techno, condensed, poster, space-saving, high impact, systematic geometry, display emphasis, rounded corners, squared bowls, vertical stress, blocky, tall caps.
A compact, tall sans with heavy strokes and tightly drawn interior counters. Forms are built from rounded-rectangle geometry: straight verticals dominate, curves resolve into squared bowls with softened corners, and terminals are mostly blunt and flat. The rhythm is strongly vertical, with minimal modulation and consistent stroke weight, producing dense, high-impact word shapes. Numerals and punctuation follow the same squared, rounded-corner construction, keeping texture uniform in display settings.
Best suited to large sizes where its dense strokes and narrow apertures can hold together while delivering strong impact. It works well for posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, and signage where a condensed, industrial look is desired. For longer passages at small sizes, the tight counters may reduce clarity compared with more open sans designs.
The overall tone feels industrial and machine-made, with a retro-futurist, signage-like presence. Its condensed, blocky construction reads confident and assertive, suggesting utility, control panels, and bold headlines rather than conversational text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight in a compressed footprint, using rounded-rectangle construction to create a cohesive, system-like aesthetic. It prioritizes bold, space-efficient display typography with a clean, engineered feel.
Counters tend to be narrow and sometimes approach slit-like openings, which increases darkness and creates a compact texture. The rounded corners prevent the design from feeling harshly geometric, while the tall proportions and tight spacing emphasize a strong, stacked vertical silhouette.