Sans Superellipse Higat 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Etrusco Now' by Italiantype, 'Britva' by Juraj Chrastina, 'Eurostile Next' and 'Eurostile Next Paneuropean' by Linotype, 'Avesta Extra Bold' by Naghi Naghachian, 'Neue Rational Condensed' by René Bieder, and 'Mensrea' by Typogama (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, assertive, utilitarian, sporty, retro, impact, space saving, robustness, clarity, blocky, compact, rounded corners, square counters, high impact.
A compact, heavy sans with squared-off curves and superelliptical rounding that keeps bowls and counters close to rectangular. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, dark word shapes and strong vertical emphasis. Terminals are mostly blunt and flat, and the interior spaces (notably in O, D, P, R, and 8) read as rounded rectangles, reinforcing a sturdy, engineered geometry. Lowercase forms are sturdy and simple, with a tall x-height and short ascenders/descenders that create tight, efficient lines of text.
Well suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where dense color and compact width are advantages. It also works for logos and badges that benefit from sturdy shapes and a controlled, geometric rhythm.
The overall tone is forceful and pragmatic, with a no-nonsense, workmanlike presence. Its rounded-rectangle geometry adds a subtle retro-industrial flavor—confident and functional rather than delicate or expressive.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space while maintaining a consistent, engineered geometry. The rounded-rectangle construction suggests an intention toward contemporary utility with a touch of retro industrial character for display-oriented typography.
The design’s compact proportions and closed apertures can make letterspacing feel tight in dense settings; it reads best when allowed some breathing room. Numerals and capitals maintain the same blocky, superelliptical logic, giving headings and labels a consistent, uniform texture.