Sans Superellipse Uknir 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Condensed Series' by Emtype Foundry, 'Beni' by Nois, 'Contraption' by Pink Broccoli, and 'Kenyan Coffee' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, industrial, poster, authoritative, sporty, retro, space saving, high impact, geometric solidity, strong branding, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, rectilinear, monolinear.
A compact, condensed sans with heavy, uniform strokes and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into superelliptical corners rather than true circles, giving counters and bowls a squared-off softness. Terminals are blunt and clean, with minimal modulation and tight interior apertures that emphasize mass and density. Spacing is economical and the rhythm is vertical and punchy, with simplified joins and sturdy diagonals that keep forms legible at display sizes.
This font is best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold branding marks where condensed width helps fit more characters into limited space. It can also work well on packaging and labels that benefit from sturdy, high-contrast (figure/ground) letterforms and a confident, industrial voice.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, projecting strength and directness with a slightly retro, athletic feel. Its squared curves and compressed proportions read as engineered and no-nonsense, suited to attention-grabbing messages rather than delicate nuance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to stay friendly while remaining forceful and highly graphic. It prioritizes consistency and solidity across letters and figures for cohesive display typography.
Uppercase forms appear particularly compact and monolithic, while lowercase maintains the same squared-round vocabulary for bowls and shoulders. Numerals follow the same condensed, block-first logic, matching the letters closely for cohesive headline setting.