Sans Superellipse Ukbir 5 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Hilumion Sans' by Brainwaves Studio, 'FF Golden Gate Gothic' by FontFont, 'Stallman Round' by Par Défaut, and 'Reigner' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, techno, poster, retro, assertive, impact, space-saving, tech tone, display clarity, rounded corners, rectilinear, condensed, blocky, compact.
A condensed, heavy-weight sans with a strong rounded-rectangle construction. Strokes remain largely uniform, with corners consistently softened into squarish radii rather than true circles, giving counters and bowls a boxy, superelliptical feel. Terminals are blunt and squared off, and the overall rhythm is tight and vertical, with compact sidebearings and minimal internal modulation. Uppercase forms are tall and rigid; lowercase echoes the same architecture with simplified, sturdy shapes and a high, dominant x-height presence.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, branding marks, packaging callouts, and signage where condensed width and bold presence help maximize emphasis in limited space. It can work for subheads and labels in interface or product contexts when a strong, technical voice is desired.
The font conveys a forceful, engineered tone—clean but not neutral—leaning toward industrial and techno styling. Its squared curves and compressed proportions read as utilitarian and purposeful, with a slightly retro display flavor reminiscent of signage and sci‑fi titling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual density and clarity through uniform stroke weight and rounded-rect geometry, creating a modern, industrial display sans that remains orderly and legible at larger sizes.
Distinctive details include squared-off curves in letters like C, S, and G, and narrow counters that stay readable through consistent corner rounding. Numerals share the same compact, block-built logic, supporting cohesive headline setting and tight typographic color at large sizes.