Sans Superellipse Peran 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' and 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Gainsborough' by Fenotype, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Navine' by OneSevenPointFive, and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, punchy, friendly, sporty, confident, retro, impact, approachability, simplicity, graphic clarity, brand presence, rounded, blocky, compact, sturdy, soft corners.
A heavy, rounded sans with squared-off curves and a superellipse construction that reads as blocky yet softened. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and corners are broadly rounded, giving counters and bowls a squarish, cushioned feel. Apertures tend to be tight and internal spaces compact, while terminals are blunt and even. The lowercase uses single-storey forms where applicable (notably the a and g), with short, sturdy extenders and simple, geometric joins that keep the overall texture dense and uniform.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and logo-style typography where impact and warmth are desired. The dense forms and tight counters make it particularly effective for posters, brand marks, packaging front panels, and bold UI or wayfinding elements when used at sufficiently large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a utilitarian, sign-like solidity with friendly roundedness. It feels energetic and modern with a hint of vintage athletic and packaging influence, projecting confidence and immediacy rather than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with softened geometry, balancing assertive presence with approachable, rounded forms. Its simplified, superelliptical shapes suggest a focus on strong reproducibility and a consistent, graphic rhythm in display settings.
The typeface maintains a strong, even color at large sizes, with shapes that prioritize clarity through broad strokes and simplified details. Numerals are similarly robust and rounded, matching the squared-soft geometry of the letters for a cohesive, display-oriented set.