Sans Superellipse Upji 4 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Eurostile Candy' by Linotype and 'Hyperspace Race Capsule' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, gaming ui, tech, futuristic, industrial, confident, sporty, impact, modernity, technical feel, brand voice, signage, rounded, squared, blocky, geometric, extended.
This is a heavy, extended sans with a rounded-rectangle (superellipse) construction and consistently softened corners. Strokes are uniform and dense, with wide counters and open apertures that keep the forms readable despite the mass. Curves are handled as squarish rounds rather than true circles, and joins and terminals tend to finish flat with subtle rounding, producing a sturdy, machined silhouette. Lowercase follows the same geometric logic with a large, robust x-height; numerals and capitals share the same wide stance and compact internal shapes, giving lines a strong, even color.
Best suited for display typography where impact and clarity are needed: headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and sports or gaming-oriented graphics. It also works well for UI titling, dashboards, and short labels where a bold, industrial voice is desirable.
The overall tone feels modern and engineered, with a distinctly tech and sci‑fi flavor. Its broad, rounded geometry suggests speed and hardware—confident, tough, and slightly playful in a video-game or motorsport way rather than formal or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a cohesive rounded-rect geometry, combining strong legibility with a contemporary, technical aesthetic. Its wide stance and sturdy forms suggest an emphasis on attention-grabbing display use and a recognizable, system-like visual identity.
Several letters show intentionally simplified, squared-round detailing (notably the round letters and bowls), which strengthens consistency in display settings. The spacing and proportions emphasize a stable horizontal rhythm, making the texture feel solid and continuous in headlines.