Sans Superellipse Ukbij 9 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kufica' by Artegra, 'Horizon' by Bitstream, 'Angulosa M.8' by Ingo, 'Curtain Up JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Fresno' by Parkinson, 'Goodland' by Swell Type, 'TD Pobeda' by Tektov Dmitry Type, and 'Optoisolator' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, techno, poster, authoritative, utilitarian, space saving, high impact, systematic geometry, modern display, condensed, blocky, rounded corners, rectilinear, compact.
This typeface uses tall, compact letterforms built from straight strokes and rounded-rectangle curves, creating a distinctly squared-yet-soft silhouette. Curves resolve into superellipse-like corners rather than true circles, and terminals are generally blunt with minimal modulation, keeping the rhythm uniform and dense. Counters are small and tightly controlled, with many shapes relying on rectangular apertures and notch-like openings; bowls and shoulders read as vertically compressed blocks. The overall spacing and proportions favor a stacked, vertical texture that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
Well suited to short, high-impact text such as posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging callouts, and wayfinding-style signage. It can also support bold UI moments—titles, section headers, and hero text—where a compact, engineered look is desired.
The tone is forceful and functional, evoking industrial labeling and tech interface typography. Its compact geometry and squared curves give it a futuristic, engineered feel, while the heavy presence reads confident and assertive in display settings. The result is more about impact and structure than warmth or delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual density and punch in a narrow footprint, using rounded-rectangle geometry to maintain a cohesive, modern system across letters and numbers. It prioritizes strong vertical presence and a controlled, modular rhythm for display-driven typography.
Distinctive superelliptical rounding keeps the design from feeling purely mechanical, softening corners without losing its rigid, modular construction. The condensed build and small internal spaces suggest best results at larger sizes where counters and notches remain clear.