Sans Superellipse Ugmen 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Avenir Next' and 'Avenir Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' and 'Sharp Grotesk Paneuropean' by Monotype, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Tolyer' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, sporty, punchy, friendly, retro, energetic, impact, motion, approachability, display emphasis, rounded, soft corners, compact, blocky, slanted.
A heavy, slanted sans with chunky strokes and broadly rounded corners that read like softened rectangles. Curves are built from squarish, superelliptical bowls and counters, giving letters a compact, high-impact silhouette. Terminals are blunt and smoothly eased rather than sharp, and joins stay sturdy with minimal thinning. Overall spacing and proportions favor dense, poster-like forms, with slightly condensed inner spaces that amplify darkness at text sizes.
Best suited to short, high-contrast applications such as headlines, posters, signage, brand marks, and packaging where a dense, energetic word shape is an advantage. It also fits sports and entertainment graphics, particularly when a retro, italicized impact style is desired.
The tone is bold and upbeat, with a sporty, retro-leaning confidence. Its soft-corner geometry keeps the weight from feeling harsh, projecting friendliness and approachability while still sounding assertive. The steady slant adds momentum and a sense of motion.
The font appears intended as an impact display sans that combines strong weight with rounded, superelliptical construction and a forward slant for speed. It prioritizes immediate recognition and a unified, logo-like silhouette over delicate detail.
The design maintains a consistent rounded-rectangle logic across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, creating a cohesive, logo-ready texture. The numerals match the letters’ blocky softness and feel built for emphasis rather than quiet reading.