Sans Superellipse Ubbok 4 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'CG Gothic' by Monotype, 'TT Bluescreens' by TypeType, and 'Expansion' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, punchy, retro, condensed, pragmatic, space-saving, high impact, signage clarity, geometric cohesion, blocky, rounded corners, soft terminals, stamp-like, compact.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters, giving letters like O, C, and G a superelliptical, boxy roundness. Terminals are softly blunted rather than sharp, and corners are consistently eased, creating a sturdy silhouette with minimal modulation. The lowercase maintains a high x-height with simple, utilitarian forms (single-storey a and g), while spacing stays tight and rhythmic for dense setting.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense texture and compact width provide high impact—headlines, poster typography, product packaging, and short brand marks. It can also work for labels or wayfinding when set with comfortable tracking, but extended body text may feel heavy and compressed.
The overall tone is bold and workmanlike, with a slightly vintage, poster-forward flavor. Its rounded block forms feel friendly but assertive, suggesting industrial labeling, sports display, or mid-century condensed headlines rather than delicate editorial typography.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum presence in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle geometry to keep forms cohesive and approachable while retaining a tough, utilitarian voice.
Numerals and capitals read as signage-oriented: tall, compact figures with broad shoulders and squarish inner shapes. The design favors strong silhouettes and consistent stroke behavior, prioritizing impact and uniform texture over nuanced detail.