Sans Superellipse Sided 4 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'EF Radiant' by Elsner+Flake and 'Dilemma' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, condensed, assertive, industrial, poster-ready, utilitarian, space-saving, headline impact, strong branding, signage clarity, blocky, compact, sturdy, high-impact, crisp.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy vertical emphasis and tightly controlled sidebearings. Curves resolve into squared-off, superelliptic bowls that read more like rounded rectangles than true circles, giving the design a blocky, engineered feel. Stroke endings are clean and mostly flat, with occasional softened corners; counters stay relatively open for the width, helping the letters remain distinct at display sizes. The lowercase shows simple, sturdy construction with a single-storey a and g, tall ascenders, and short, efficient joins that reinforce the type’s compressed rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, covers, and branded lockups where a dense, high-impact voice is needed. It can also work well for packaging panels and wayfinding-style signage, particularly when space is limited and the design benefits from a compact, forceful rhythm.
The overall tone is strong and no-nonsense, with a punchy presence that feels industrial and headline-driven. Its condensed massing and squared curves project urgency and authority, leaning more toward signage and editorial impact than friendly neutrality.
The design appears intended to maximize impact and economy of space through a condensed build, strong verticals, and superelliptic round forms. It prioritizes bold, consistent texture and clear silhouettes for display-driven typography.
Digit forms follow the same compact logic, with squared curves and firm terminals that keep numerals visually consistent alongside caps. The punctuation and figures in the sample text maintain an even, dark texture, producing a dense typographic color that favors short lines and emphatic statements.