Sans Superellipse Ubkef 9 is a bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'Alternate Gothic Pro EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Alternate Gothic' and 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype, 'Alternate Gothic Pro' by SoftMaker, and 'Alternate Gothic' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, labels, industrial, compressed, authoritative, sporty, posterlike, space saving, high impact, display clarity, sturdy forms, condensed, blocky, tall, compact, utilitarian.
A tightly condensed sans with tall proportions and compact counters. Strokes are heavy and largely monolinear, with rounded-rectangle shaping in bowls and terminals that keeps curves firm rather than soft. The texture is dense and vertical, with straight-sided rounds (O/C/G) and narrow apertures that emphasize a packed, columnar rhythm. Lowercase forms are simple and sturdy, with single-storey a and g and short, economical joins that preserve the condensed footprint.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where a dense, vertical texture is an advantage. It can work well for signage, labels, and packaging where space is limited and a strong, condensed voice helps content stand out.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, projecting a practical, no-nonsense voice. Its compressed stance and dense color give it a poster and display energy that feels industrial and slightly sporty, suited to messages that need to land quickly and clearly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining a compact condensed skeleton with sturdy, rounded-rectangle forms for consistent, high-contrast visibility in display settings.
Distinctive traits include the straightened curves in rounded letters, the narrow inner spaces across many glyphs, and a consistent vertical emphasis that makes lines of text feel tall and tightly set. Numerals follow the same compact, heavy construction and hold up well at display sizes.