Sans Superellipse Higet 5 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Dax Compact' by FontFont, 'Peridot Latin' and 'Peridot PE' by Foundry5, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Ramston' by Katatrad, 'Noison' by Lone Army, and 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, condensed, impactful, modern, sporty, punchy, space saving, high impact, brand presence, display clarity, modernization, blocky, geometric, rounded corners, high density, compact.
A compact, heavy sans with tall proportions and tightly controlled counters. Letterforms are built from straight, vertical stems and rounded-rectangle curves, producing a squared-off, superelliptical feel in bowls and shoulders. Terminals are clean and blunt, with little stroke modulation, creating an even, poster-like texture. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with single-storey forms where visible (notably the ‘a’ and ‘g’), and punctuation/dots rendered as firm, round points.
Best suited to short, bold statements where space is limited: headlines, titles, posters, and large-scale signage. It can also work well in brand marks, athletic or team identities, and packaging that benefits from a dense, attention-grabbing typographic block.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a compressed, high-impact voice that reads as contemporary and utilitarian. Its blocky geometry and dense rhythm evoke sports branding, headlines, and promotional display typography rather than quiet, text-first reading.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint, using superelliptical rounding to soften an otherwise rigid, industrial structure. The consistent stroke weight and compact counters prioritize visual force and uniformity in display settings.
Wide, open apertures are limited; many characters rely on tight internal spaces, which amplifies visual weight and makes the font feel darker on the page. The numerals follow the same condensed, rounded-rect logic, maintaining a consistent, sign-like presence alongside the letters.