Sans Superellipse Ukber 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Tradesman' by Grype, 'Tungsten' by Hoefler & Co., 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype, and 'Grand' by North Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports graphics, packaging, industrial, athletic, authoritative, retro, space saving, high impact, strong signage, retro display, compressed, blocky, squared, rounded corners.
A condensed, heavy sans with squared, superellipse-like bowls and consistently rounded corners. Strokes are uniform and dense, with tight apertures and short internal counters that create a compact, high-ink silhouette. Curves resolve into flattened, rectangular arcs rather than circular forms, and terminals are crisp and straight, reinforcing a stacked, vertical rhythm. Numerals and capitals share a disciplined, poster-like geometry, while the lowercase keeps a tall, compact structure that maintains the same rigid, engineered feel.
Best suited to short, prominent text where impact and vertical economy matter—headlines, posters, branding marks, sports graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It can also work for signage-style labels or UI banners where a condensed, strong voice is needed, but it is less comfortable for long passages of body copy.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its compressed stance and blocky rounding evoke industrial labeling and vintage sports or display typography, reading as bold, tough, and energetic rather than delicate or conversational.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using squared superellipse curves and consistent stroke strength to create a sturdy, modern-industrial display voice with a hint of retro sports vernacular.
The letterforms rely on narrow counters and squared curves, so interior spaces can close up visually at smaller sizes or in dense settings. The uniform stroke weight and compact proportions help it hold together in high-contrast layouts, especially when tracking is opened slightly.