Sans Superellipse Ukmid 8 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Baldish' by Creativemedialab, 'Horesport' by Mightyfire, and 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, techno, retro, assertive, mechanical, high impact, space saving, tech styling, industrial tone, display focus, blocky, squared, condensed, rounded corners, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with rounded-rectangle construction and a consistently squared, superellipse-like geometry. Curves resolve into softened corners rather than true circular bowls, and many joints are built from straight segments with small radiused transitions. Counters are tight and often shaped as small cut-ins or notches, giving letters a stencil-like, machined feel without fully breaking strokes. Terminals tend to be flat and squared, with occasional stepped detailing in places like the S, G, and digits, producing a crisp, engineered rhythm across text.
Best suited to headlines, logos, posters, packaging, and short punchy statements where its dense weight and geometric quirks are an advantage. It can also work for signage or UI elements that aim for a rugged, industrial-tech character, but will be most legible and distinctive at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, reading as industrial and techno-forward with a distinctly retro display flavor. Its compact forms and carved-in counters feel mechanical and authoritative, suggesting signage, equipment labeling, or game/arcade aesthetics rather than a neutral everyday voice.
The design appears intended to combine a rounded-rectangle geometric base with tight, carved counters to create a compact display sans that feels engineered and modern-retro. The consistent corner radiusing and notched interior shapes suggest a deliberate emphasis on strong silhouettes and an industrial, machine-cut aesthetic.
In continuous text, the dense texture and narrow apertures create a strong, dark typographic color; spacing appears tuned for impact more than airy readability. Similar-shaped characters (such as I/l/1 and several squared bowls) can feel close at small sizes, while the angular details and rounded corners remain prominent at display sizes.