Sans Superellipse Ogriv 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kaneda Gothic' by Dharma Type, 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Kenyan Coffee' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, sports branding, packaging, industrial, condensed, punchy, retro, authoritative, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, retro utility, blocky, rounded corners, tall, compact, monoline.
A tall, tightly set sans with heavy strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squared-off counters and terminals, giving letters a compact, engineered feel rather than soft circular forms. Strokes are largely uniform with minimal modulation, and the overall rhythm is vertical and dense, with short crossbars and simplified joins that keep interior spaces narrow but consistent at display sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same compact, high-impact silhouette, reinforcing a strong, poster-oriented texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and large-format messaging where density and impact are desirable. It can work well for signage, packaging, sports or event branding, and bold UI labels where a compact width helps fit short phrases without losing presence. For long text, its heavy color and tight interior spaces suggest using it sparingly or at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The font conveys a bold, industrial confidence with a distinctly retro flavor—more marquee and signage than editorial refinement. Its compressed stance and blunt, rounded corners feel assertive and utilitarian, lending an energetic, attention-grabbing tone that reads as modernized vintage.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle forms to keep the texture cohesive and highly legible at display sizes. Its simplified, monoline construction favors consistency and a strong graphic silhouette over fine detail.
The superelliptical, rounded-rect geometry is especially noticeable in bowls and counters, creating a cohesive “machined” look across the set. The lowercase maintains a sturdy, compact presence rather than delicate text-like detail, and punctuation is similarly weighty, matching the overall density.