Sans Superellipse Hidaz 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aspira' by Durotype, 'Brandon Text Condensed' by HVD Fonts, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'Masserini' by Studio Sun, and 'Ligurino' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, industrial, punchy, utilitarian, retro, space saving, high impact, signage clarity, bold branding, blocky, compact, rounded, sturdy, condensed.
This typeface is built from compact, heavy strokes with softly rounded corners and squared-off curves, giving many forms a rounded-rectangle (superellipse-like) footprint. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend to be tight, creating dense, high-impact lettershapes. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) read as smooth, bulging rounds rather than true circles, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) feel rigid and engineered. Terminals are generally blunt, with occasional wedge-like joins and angled cuts that add a slightly mechanical rhythm. Numerals and capitals share a consistent, poster-ready heft, and the overall texture is dark and even at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, poster typography, logos, and bold brand systems where a dense, compact texture is desirable. It can work well for signage and packaging that needs quick recognition and high contrast against a background, especially in short bursts of text.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a bold, no-nonsense presence that feels industrial and slightly retro. Its compact proportions and rounded-square forms suggest signage, equipment labeling, and mid-century or arcade-adjacent graphic language—confident, practical, and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in minimal horizontal space while keeping shapes friendly through rounded corners. It prioritizes strong silhouettes, uniform stroke energy, and an engineered feel for impactful display communication.
In the sample text, spacing and word shape produce a tight, continuous band of color, emphasizing impact over delicacy. The lowercase maintains sturdy construction and simplified details, supporting short-to-medium lines where strong silhouette recognition matters more than airy readability.