Sans Superellipse Ongik 4 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Black Square' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Bunken Tech Sans' by Buntype, 'Mercurial' and 'Midsole' by Grype, 'Futo Sans' by HB Font, 'Certo Sans' by Monotype, and 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, headlines, branding, signage, posters, tech, futuristic, clean, precise, sporty, modernize, systematize, differentiate, interface-ready, brandable, rounded corners, squared curves, geometric, stencil-like, compact.
A geometric sans with rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and largely uniform stroke weight. Corners are consistently radiused, producing boxy bowls and counters—especially in C, D, O, Q, and the numerals—while straights stay crisp and verticals read sturdy. The lowercase uses simple, modern forms (single-storey a and g) with open apertures and compact proportions; terminals are generally flat, and joins are clean with minimal modulation. Several glyphs introduce purposeful cut-ins and angular joins (notably in s, t, and k), adding a slightly engineered, segmented rhythm without becoming fully stencil.
Best suited to headlines, logos, and short-to-medium text where its rounded-rect geometry can read clearly and set a modern tone. It also fits interface labels, dashboards, packaging, and wayfinding where a technical, structured sans is desirable, especially at larger sizes where the distinctive cut-ins and squared curves are most apparent.
The overall tone is contemporary and technical, with a sci‑fi/industrial edge driven by squared curves and systematic rounding. It feels efficient and controlled, suggesting digital interfaces and performance branding rather than warmth or ornament.
Likely designed to blend friendly rounding with a precise, engineered skeleton—creating a geometric sans that feels contemporary, modular, and screen-native. The squared curves and occasional segmented details appear intended to differentiate it from neutral grotesks while keeping legibility and consistency high.
The design maintains a consistent rounding logic across letters and numerals, which helps the alphabet and figures feel like a unified system. Uppercase shapes lean wide and stable, while the lowercase stays legible through open counters and straightforward construction, giving the font a functional, display-forward presence.