Sans Superellipse Udneg 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to '403 Rodman' by 403TF, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, and 'Aureola' by OneSevenPointFive (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, assertive, fast, bold, impact, condensation, speed, retro display, branding, rounded, compressed, oblique, blocky, smooth.
A compact, tightly proportioned sans with strongly rounded corners and a soft, superelliptical construction. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal modulation, and the overall silhouette reads as blocky but smoothed rather than geometric-sharp. The italic slant is pronounced and consistent, and the forms are condensed with short apertures and compact counters that create a dense, high-impact texture. Terminals tend to be rounded and slightly sheared by the slant, with a sturdy baseline rhythm and simplified joins that keep letters legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, branding marks, and short display copy where a compressed, high-impact voice is desired. It can work well for sports identities, retro-themed posters, packaging fronts, and energetic promotional graphics where dense letterforms and a forward slant reinforce motion and emphasis.
The font projects speed and force, with a sporty, poster-like energy reminiscent of classic athletic branding and retro advertising. Its dense black presence and forward lean feel urgent and confident, giving headlines a punchy, competitive tone.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining condensed proportions with rounded, superelliptical forms and a strong oblique stance. The goal reads as a modernized retro display sans that stays smooth and cohesive while maintaining an aggressive, attention-grabbing texture.
In the sample text, the bold oblique texture stays cohesive across mixed case and figures, producing a strong, uniform color. The rounded construction helps prevent the condensed shapes from feeling brittle, while the tight counters and narrow apertures suggest it will prefer larger sizes and shorter line lengths for best clarity.