Sans Superellipse Ukgon 9 is a bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kicker FC' by Arkitype, 'Hoolister' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Ando' and 'Ando Round' by JCFonts, 'Aureola' by OneSevenPointFive, and 'Core Mellow' by S-Core (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, retro, mechanical, condensed, utilitarian, space saving, display impact, signage clarity, geometric system, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact, modular, high contrast (shape).
A compact condensed sans with monoline strokes and rounded-rectangle construction. Curves resolve into soft corners rather than true circles, giving bowls and counters a squarish, superelliptic feel. Terminals are blunt and consistent, with occasional subtle horizontal capping on strokes that reinforces a machined, modular rhythm. The proportions are tight with tall ascenders and narrow character widths, producing a dense vertical texture while keeping counters relatively open for the width.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where a dense, vertical presence is desirable—posters, signage, packaging, and brand marks that want a compact footprint. It can also work for labels and interface-style headings where the mechanical geometry supports a structured hierarchy, but its strong personality favors larger sizes over long-form text.
The overall tone feels industrial and streamlined, like labeling on equipment or mid‑century signage. Its rounded corners soften the strict geometry, balancing a mechanical precision with a friendly, retro-modern warmth. The condensed rhythm also adds urgency and impact, making it feel directive and display-forward.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using a rounded-rectangular skeleton to create a cohesive, easily recognizable voice. Its consistent stroke behavior and modular forms suggest a focus on clarity and repeatable rhythm, aimed at display typography with an industrial or retro-signage flavor.
The face relies on repeated vertical stems and rounded interior corners, creating a strong, consistent pattern in words. Rounded joins and squared-off curves give letters a stamped or fabricated look, which becomes especially apparent in rounded characters and numerals where the ‘square-oval’ motif repeats.