Sans Superellipse Uknup 11 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chamferwood JNL' by Jeff Levine; '3x5', 'Block Capitals', and 'Wildcat' by K-Type; 'Hemispheres' by Runsell Type; 'Radley' by Variatype; and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, industrial, sporty, authoritative, modern, mechanical, space saving, high impact, geometric unity, display clarity, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, square bowls, uniform strokes.
A condensed, heavy sans with uniform stroke weight and rounded-rectangle construction throughout. Curves resolve into squarish bowls and counters with softened corners, giving letters a superelliptical, machined feel. Terminals are generally flat and blunt, with tight internal apertures and compact spacing that create dense, high-impact word shapes. The lowercase follows the same boxy logic, with a single-storey a and g and sturdy vertical emphasis; numerals are similarly squared and monoline, built for solidity over delicacy.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, signage, and branding where compact width and high visual weight are advantages. It can also work for logos, labels, and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, geometric voice and a condensed footprint.
The tone is bold and utilitarian, with a no-nonsense voice that reads as industrial and performance-driven. Its rounded corners temper the hardness just enough to feel contemporary rather than aggressive, lending a controlled, engineered confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using a consistent rounded-rectangle geometry to create a cohesive, modern display texture. The emphasis is on strength, clarity, and a mechanically precise silhouette rather than calligraphic nuance.
The narrow proportions and tight counters make it most effective at larger sizes or with generous tracking, where its geometric rhythm and rounded-rectangle forms stay distinct. In longer text blocks, the dense texture can feel heavy, but it excels at creating strong, compact headlines.