Sans Superellipse Teguk 4 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'FF Good Headline' by FontFont, 'CF Blast Gothic' by Fonts.GR, 'Neue Helvetica' by Linotype, and 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, album art, event promos, rugged, punchy, retro, playful, hand-cut, high impact, space saving, analog texture, friendly boldness, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, irregular edges, inked texture.
A condensed, heavyweight display sans with rounded-rectangle construction and subtly uneven contours. Strokes are thick and compact, with softened corners and occasional pinched or wavy edges that create a hand-cut, inked impression. Counters are small and sturdy, and curves lean toward squarish superellipse shapes rather than true circles. The rhythm is tight and vertical, with a slightly jittery silhouette that keeps repeated forms from feeling mechanically uniform.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and promotional graphics where its dense weight and condensed stance can command attention. It can work for branded display copy and punchy pull quotes, but longer passages will benefit from larger sizes and generous line spacing due to the dark color and tight interior spaces.
The font feels bold and rough-hewn, like stamped lettering or quickly painted signage. Its compressed proportions and chunky shapes give it an assertive, poster-ready energy, while the imperfect edges add a casual, handmade warmth. Overall it reads as retro-leaning and a bit mischievous rather than pristine or corporate.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact in minimal width while preserving a friendly, rounded geometry. The intentionally imperfect outlines suggest a desire to evoke analog production—stamp, cut-paper, or inked print—so the type feels tactile and energetic rather than clinically geometric.
The texture is most noticeable at joins and terminals, where outlines look gently chipped or blunted. In running text the dense weight and narrow set amplify dark typographic color, so spacing and size become important for maintaining clarity.