Sans Superellipse Higif 1 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'FF Clan' and 'FF Good' by FontFont, 'Prelo Compressed' by Monotype, and 'Performa' by Resistenza (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, signage, industrial, condensed, impactful, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, geometric uniformity, headline clarity, blocky, squarish, rounded corners, compact, tall.
A compact, tall display sans with blocky, rounded-rectangle construction and tightly controlled apertures. Curves resolve into squarish bowls with softened corners, while vertical strokes dominate, creating a dense, poster-like color. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and terminals read mostly flat and blunt, giving letters a sturdy, engineered feel. The rhythm is distinctly condensed, with minimal sidebearings and strong vertical emphasis across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for short-form display typography where maximum impact is needed in limited horizontal space—posters, headlines, branding marks, labels, and wayfinding. It can also work for large subheads and callouts, but its dense color and tight apertures make it less ideal for long passages at small sizes.
The font projects a strong, no-nonsense voice that feels industrial and headline-driven. Its compressed proportions and chunky forms create an assertive, attention-grabbing tone with a subtle retro/athletic flavor, suited to bold statements rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended to deliver a space-efficient, high-impact sans with rounded-rect geometry and a consistent, heavy presence. Its restrained detailing and compact width prioritize clarity and force in bold display settings.
Uppercase shapes stay simple and geometric, while the lowercase introduces more character through single-storey constructions and compressed bowls. Numerals match the same squarish, compact logic, maintaining consistent density and a uniform, hard-working texture in running lines.