Sans Superellipse Tume 4 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Franklin Gothic' and 'ITC Franklin Gothic LT' by ITC, 'Murs Gothic' by Kobuzan, 'Trade Gothic Next' and 'Trade Gothic Next Soft Rounded' by Linotype, 'Helvetica Now' by Monotype, and 'Franklin Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: ui labels, posters, packaging, signage, headlines, utilitarian, industrial, typewriter-ish, sturdy, retro, compact economy, clear labeling, retro utility, friendly industrial, rounded corners, blunt terminals, compact, monoline, slab-like.
A compact sans with monoline strokes and gently rounded corners that give many forms a softened, superelliptical feel. Curves are broad and open, while joins and terminals stay blunt and slightly squarish, creating a sturdy, workmanlike texture. Proportions are tight with relatively narrow letters, modest aperture sizes, and straightforward construction; the result reads crisp and controlled, with a subtly mechanical rhythm across lines of text.
Best suited to interfaces, labels, and small-format display where a compact footprint is helpful, as well as posters and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, no-nonsense voice. It can also work for short text blocks and captions when a dense, uniform texture is desired.
The overall tone feels practical and slightly vintage, like signage, labeling, or stamped/typed industrial graphics. Its rounded edges add friendliness, but the blunt structure keeps it matter-of-fact rather than playful, suggesting reliability and clarity.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable, legible sans with rounded-rectangle geometry—balancing a mechanical, utilitarian structure with softened edges for a more approachable presence in contemporary branding and information design.
Uppercase forms appear simple and uniform, with a squared-off feel in characters like E, F, and T, while round letters (O, Q, 0, 8, 9) keep a softened rectangularity. The lowercase maintains clear differentiation with single-storey shapes and compact counters, giving paragraphs a dense, steady color.