Sans Superellipse Sama 4 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rice' by Font Kitchen, 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'Neue Helvetica' and 'Neue Helvetica Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Chandler Mountain' by Mega Type, 'Nuber Next' by The Northern Block, and 'Nimbus Sans Novus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, confident, industrial, modern, impact, momentum, space saving, modern branding, display clarity, oblique, compressed, compact, rounded, sturdy.
A condensed, oblique sans with heavy, compact letterforms and rounded-rectangle curves. Strokes are assertive and fairly even, with subtle modulation showing mainly where curves meet straights. Counters are tight but clear, and terminals are clean and crisp, giving the design a solid, engineered feel. Round glyphs like O and C read as squarish superellipses, while diagonals and joins stay sharp and controlled for a fast, forward-leaning rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, short statements, and branding where a strong, dynamic voice is needed. It works well for sports and performance-oriented graphics, product packaging, and attention-grabbing signage, particularly when space is tight and a condensed footprint is helpful.
The slanted stance and dense proportions convey speed and determination, with a loud, no-nonsense tone. It feels athletic and contemporary, projecting impact and momentum rather than softness or delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact width, combining rounded superellipse geometry with a forward-leaning stance for a sense of motion. Its consistent, sturdy construction suggests a focus on bold display typography that remains orderly and scalable across large-format applications.
Uppercase forms are especially compact and display-oriented, while the lowercase retains straightforward, utilitarian shapes that keep words legible at larger sizes. Numerals share the same compressed, punchy construction, with rounded corners and consistent weight that helps them match headlines and branding systems.