Sans Superellipse Ubnok 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Midnight Sans' by Colophon Foundry, 'Bergk' by Designova, 'Rhode' by Font Bureau, 'FS Industrie' by Fontsmith, 'Gothic 13' by Linotype, and 'CG Gothic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, merchandise, playful, retro, punchy, hand-cut, impact, warmth, nostalgia, handmade feel, chunky, soft-cornered, tapered, irregular edges, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with soft, rounded-rectangle construction and subtly irregular outlines. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal contrast, and terminals tend to flatten or taper slightly, giving a cut-paper or stamped feel. Counters are tight and often squarish, while curves (like O/C/G) read as superelliptical rather than circular. Overall spacing is on the tight side, and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, contributing to an animated rhythm in text.
Best suited for posters, headlines, packaging, and branding where a strong, friendly voice is needed. It works well on labels, signage, and merch graphics that benefit from chunky letterforms and a slightly rough, analog texture. For body copy or small UI sizes, the tight counters and dense weight may feel heavy, but it excels as a display face.
The tone is bold, friendly, and a little mischievous, with a nostalgic display energy reminiscent of mid-century signage and poster lettering. Its slightly roughened edges keep it from feeling sterile, adding personality and approachability while still staying solid and readable at large sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, human edge—combining superelliptical geometry with subtly imperfect contours to evoke hand-made printing or cut lettering. Its compact stance and varied widths aim to create a bold, characterful texture in short phrases and titles.
Uppercase forms are especially blocky and compact, while lowercase maintains a simple, sturdy structure with small, sturdy joins and minimal modulation. Numerals match the same chunky, soft-cornered language and feel built for impact rather than fine detail. In longer lines, the lively width variations and tight counters create a textured, attention-grabbing color.