Sans Superellipse Hobuv 4 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Block Capitals' by K-Type and 'Hockeynight Sans' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, sporty, assertive, compact, poster-ready, space saving, maximum impact, sturdy branding, modern utility, blocky, condensed, squared, rounded corners, high impact.
This typeface is built from compact, squared silhouettes with consistently rounded corners, giving counters and bowls a rounded-rectangle feel. Strokes are heavy and uniform, with minimal modulation and tight interior spaces that emphasize a dense, ink-rich texture. Uppercase forms are tall and condensed, while the lowercase follows a sturdy, single-storey construction in key letters and keeps apertures relatively narrow. Curves resolve into flattened arcs and straight segments, producing a crisp, engineered rhythm that stays consistent across letters and numerals.
Best suited for large-scale settings where bold, condensed letterforms need to hit hard: headlines, posters, event graphics, and sports or industrial branding. It also works well on packaging and signage where space is limited and a sturdy, high-impact look is desired.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, with a punchy, no-nonsense voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging. Its rounded-square geometry adds a friendly, contemporary edge to an otherwise rugged, industrial presence, reading as energetic and performance-oriented rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, using rounded-rectangle construction to keep the forms contemporary and approachable while preserving a strong, industrial backbone.
The compact sidebearings and small counters create strong word-shapes and a pronounced horizontal texture in lines of text. Numerals share the same squared, rounded construction, helping maintain a cohesive, signage-like uniformity when mixing text and numbers.