Sans Superellipse Uklas 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arpona Sans' by Floodfonts, 'FS Hackney' by Fontsmith, 'Sans Beam' by Stawix, 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block, 'Nuno' by Type.p, and 'Crepes' by cretype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, ui labels, modern, friendly, confident, clean, utilitarian, impact, clarity, approachability, modernity, versatility, rounded, blunt, geometric, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, geometric sans with rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, terminals are blunt and softly curved, and counters tend toward rounded squares rather than perfect circles. The overall rhythm is compact and stable, with broad shoulders and straightforward joins that keep forms crisp at a distance. Numerals and capitals read sturdy and uniform, while lowercase maintains clear differentiation through simple, open apertures and un-fussy details.
Well suited to headlines, display copy, and branding where a strong, modern presence is needed. It can also work for UI labels and short blocks of text when you want high contrast against the background and a sturdy, approachable voice. The rounded geometry makes it particularly effective for product, tech, and consumer-facing packaging or signage.
The tone is contemporary and approachable, combining a friendly softness in the curves with a confident, no-nonsense weight. Its rounded geometry gives it a tech-forward, product-oriented feel without becoming playful or quirky. Overall it communicates clarity, reliability, and a slightly industrial practicality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clean, contemporary silhouette, using rounded-rectangle geometry to add warmth while keeping the structure disciplined and highly legible. It prioritizes bold, efficient shapes that reproduce clearly across sizes and contexts.
Round forms like C, G, O, and Q emphasize superelliptical counters, producing a distinctive squared-round silhouette. The heavy weight and broad proportions create strong word shapes, while the simplified terminals help maintain legibility in tight spacing and at smaller sizes.