Sans Superellipse Dubev 4 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Qargotesk 4F' by 4th february, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Gemsbuck Pro' by Studio Fat Cat, 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH, 'Burpee' by Yock Mercado, and 'Fragua Pro' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, industrial, techy, condensed, assertive, utilitarian, space saving, modern display, technical tone, high impact, rounded corners, squared curves, compact, blocky, monoline.
A condensed, monoline sans built from squared curves and rounded-rectangle geometry. Corners are consistently softened, producing superellipse-like bowls and counters rather than true circles, while vertical strokes dominate and terminals end cleanly without flaring. The proportions are compact with a high x-height and short extenders, giving a dense rhythm in text. Forms like O/C/G read as rounded rectangles, the S is boxy and tightly curved, and the numerals share the same squared, engineered construction for a uniform, signlike texture.
Best suited for bold headlines, short copy, and display settings where a compact, space-efficient voice is useful—such as posters, product packaging, interface labels, and wayfinding-style graphics. It can also work for branding that wants a modern, engineered feel, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the squared counters and rounded corners remain clear.
The overall tone feels industrial and technical, with a disciplined, engineered neatness. Its compact width and squared-round shapes convey efficiency and control, leaning toward contemporary digital, equipment, and wayfinding aesthetics rather than friendly or expressive handwriting cues.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, compact sans for contemporary display use, using rounded-rectangle construction to create a distinctive, technical silhouette while maintaining straightforward readability.
Apertures and counters are kept fairly tight, which increases solidity and presence. The rounded-square construction stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping mixed-case settings look cohesive; the lowercase remains sturdy and legible due to the generous x-height and simplified detailing.