Sans Superellipse Hibes 14 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Sole Sans' by CAST, 'Carrosserie' by Letterwerk, 'Trade Gothic Next' by Linotype, and 'Trade Gothic Display' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, impactful, industrial, condensed, confident, utilitarian, maximize impact, save space, modern utility, bold clarity, blocky, compact, rounded corners, sturdy, high x-height.
A compact, heavy sans with tightened proportions and a predominantly vertical stance. Strokes are thick and even, with rounded-rectangle/superellipse curves that keep counters open while maintaining a dense, blocky footprint. Terminals are clean and mostly flat, and curves on forms like C, G, O, and S read as softened geometry rather than true circles. Lowercase shows a notably tall x-height with short ascenders/descenders, contributing to a solid text color and strong line-to-line rhythm.
Best suited to high-impact applications such as headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where compact width and heavy weight help fit more characters while staying loud. It can also work for bold branding lockups and short subheads, especially where a sturdy, geometric voice is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, projecting strength and directness. Its condensed heft and softened corners give it an industrial, poster-ready character that feels modern and pragmatic rather than delicate or ornate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility and density in a condensed, geometric framework. By combining heavy, even strokes with superellipse-like rounding, it aims to stay friendly at the corners while remaining emphatic and highly legible in display contexts.
Spacing appears tight and the heavy strokes create a dark, cohesive texture in paragraphs, favoring punch and presence over airy refinement. Numerals match the letterforms’ compact geometry, staying bold and straightforward for strong readability at display sizes.