Sans Superellipse Upno 1 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'NeoGram' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, retro, sturdy, techy, impact, branding, sturdiness, geometric uniformity, display clarity, rounded corners, squarish bowls, blocky, compact apertures, soft geometry.
This typeface is a heavy, wide sans with a squared-off, superellipse construction and noticeably rounded corners. Strokes are uniform and dense, with broad horizontals and verticals that create a compact, blocky texture on the line. Counters tend toward rounded rectangles, and apertures are relatively tight, emphasizing mass and solidity over openness. Terminals are generally blunt and straight, while joins and corners are softened to keep the forms friendly rather than harsh.
Best suited for attention-grabbing display work such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging, and wayfinding where the heavy, wide forms can carry impact. It also works well for bold UI or product labels when a sturdy, geometric voice is desired and sizes are large enough to preserve counter clarity.
The overall tone feels tough and utilitarian, with a confident, punchy presence that reads as sporty and slightly retro. The rounded-square geometry adds a modern, tech-adjacent flavor while keeping the voice approachable and playful at display sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and presence through wide proportions and rounded-rect geometry, balancing an industrial sturdiness with softened corners for broad, friendly appeal in display typography.
The rhythm is driven by wide set widths and strong rectangular negative space, producing an assertive headline color. The numerals and uppercase forms appear built from the same rounded-rect framework, helping the family feel cohesive in branding and signage contexts.